Chicken Tortilla Soup (Similar To Houston'S) Recipe

Name: Chicken Tortilla Soup (Similar To Houston'S)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup carrot, diced; 1 cup celery, diced; 1 cup onion, diced; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes, diced; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning; 10 small soft corn tortillas; 12 ounces cooked chicken, shredded or diced; 8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese, divided; 1 cup milk; corn tortilla chips, broken into small pieces

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup carrot, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes, diced
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
10 small soft corn tortillas
12 ounces cooked chicken, shredded or diced
8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
1 cup milk
corn tortilla chips, broken into small pieces

1
Saute carrots, celery, onions, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in oil until tender.
2
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
3
Stir in the tomatoes, Ro-tel tomatoes, taco seasoning, and chicken.
4
Cut soft tortillas into small pieces and add to the broth mixture (My suggestion is to start with 6-8 tortillas and add more if you would like thicker soup).
5
Let boil for 20 minutes or until tortillas are incorparated into the soup.
6
Stir occasionally to keep the soup from sticking as it thickens.
7
Reduce heat and add 6 oz cheese.
8
Simmer for additional 10 minutes.
9
Add milk and simmer for another 10 minutes.
10
Serve with shredded cheese and corn tortilla chips on top.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 cup carrot, diced, 1 cup celery, diced, 1 cup onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tortilla Soup (Similar To Houston'S) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Tortilla Soup (Similar To Houston'S)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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