Totally Inauthentic Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Totally Inauthentic Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Soup; 1 large onion, diced; 1 red or yellow pepper, diced; 1 jalapeno, minced; 1 tablespoon Cumin, divided; 8 ounces cream cheese (low fat is fine); 1 10 oz can rotel (or other brand diced tomatoes with chilis) - your choice of heat; 1.5 quarts chicken broth; 1 14 oz can black or pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 14 oz can corn, rinsed and drained (or fresh, if available); 1 Rotisserie Chicken, skin discarded (or nibbled on by the chef) and meat shredded; 2 limes, zest and juice; 1 bunch cilantro, leaves and stems finely minced; salt & pepper; olive oil; Toppings; grated cheddar or jack cheese; sliced avocado; quartered limes; tortilla chips; sliced scallions

Servings: persons

Soup
1 large onion, diced
1 red or yellow pepper, diced
1 jalapeno, minced
1 tablespoon Cumin, divided
8 ounces cream cheese (low fat is fine)
1 10 oz can rotel (or other brand diced tomatoes with chilis) - your choice of heat
1.5 quarts chicken broth
1 14 oz can black or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 14 oz can corn, rinsed and drained (or fresh, if available)
1 Rotisserie Chicken, skin discarded (or nibbled on by the chef) and meat shredded
2 limes, zest and juice
1 bunch cilantro, leaves and stems finely minced
salt & pepper
olive oil
Toppings
grated cheddar or jack cheese
sliced avocado
quartered limes
tortilla chips
sliced scallions

1
Saute the onion, jalapeno, and pepper in a couple tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat until soft, 4-5 minutes
2
Add 2 tsp. of cumin and stir for 45 seconds.
3
Add the cream cheese and stir until melted and completely incorporated with the onions and peppers. This step is important - if the cream cheese is not completely incorporated, it will clump when you add the broth.
4
Stir in the rotel and stir until incorporated.
5
Add the broth and stir. Bring to a boil and then lower heat. Let simmer for 5-8 minutes.
6
Add the corn, beans, lime zest, remaining 1 tsp of cumin and chicken. Simmer for five more minutes.
7
Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice and cilantro
8
Place the toppings in individual bowls.
9
Serve the soup, allowing each guest to add the toppings of his or her choice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Soup, 1 large onion, diced, 1 red or yellow pepper, diced, 1 jalapeno, minced, and more.

Yes, Totally Inauthentic 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.

Totally Inauthentic Tortilla Soup

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