Cream of Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Cream of Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth; ½ cup butter; 1 medium onion, diced; ½ cup diced celery; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives; 1 ½ cups crushed unsalted tortilla chips; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; ¼ cup whipping cream; 4 ounces grated monterey jack cheese; 4 ounces grated cheddar cheese; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; crushed unsalted tortilla chips

Servings: persons

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
½ cup butter
1 medium onion, diced
½ cup diced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 ½ cups crushed unsalted tortilla chips
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ cup whipping cream
4 ounces grated monterey jack cheese
4 ounces grated cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
crushed unsalted tortilla chips

1
Bring chicken broth to boil in small saucepan over medium heat.
2
Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add onion, celery and garlic and saute until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
4
Reserve 1 tablespoon chopped tomato and 2 tablespoon chives for garnish.
5
Add remaining tomato, chives and 1 1/2 cups tortilla chips to saucepan and saute 2 minutes.
6
Reduce heat to low.
7
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour over and stir mixture for 2 minutes.
8
Stir chicken broth into tortilla mixture.
9
Cover and bring to boil.
10
Reduce heat.
11
Stir in whipping cream.
12
Add grated Jack and cheddar cheese and stir mixture until cheese is melted and well blended.
13
Add chili powder and cumin.
14
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
15
Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
16
Cover tightly and refrigerate.
17
Rewarm soup over low heat, stirring frequently.
18
Ladle into bowls.
19
Sprinkle each with some of reserved tomato and chives and crushed tortilla chips and serve.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth, ½ cup butter, 1 medium onion, diced, ½ cup diced celery, and more.

Yes, Cream of Tortilla Soup 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.

Cream of Tortilla Soup

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