PositivelyNellie

Chicken Tortilla Soup

  

Man, have I been into the soups lately!  Something about the fall weather really gets me in that mood.  This soup reminds me of the chicken tortilla soup at Cheddars.  I’m not sure how they make theirs, but this version is pretty similar.  It’s really nice on a cold day or anytime as far as that goes! 

3 cooked chicken breasts, cut in cubes

1 can corn, drained

1 onion chopped

2 garlic cloves – chopped finely

1 can diced green chilies

2 teaspoons oregano

2 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground comino

1 32 oz box chicken broth

1 can diced tomatoes (I used ½ can since my kids don’t like tomatoes)

Salt and pepper to taste

Monterey Jack cheese

Fresh cilantro to garnish

Saute onions in skillet with a little oil or butter.  Add all the seasonings along with the green chilies, stirring together.  

In a bigger pot, add chicken broth and can tomatoes, stir.  Then add the sautéed onions from the skillet.  Stir good and bring to boil.  Reduce heat to simmer, then add chicken and corn.  Season with salt and pepper. 

Simmer for about 20-30 minutes.  Serve in bowl and add a good helping of Monterey Jack cheese on top and garnish with cilantro and warm tortilla chips broken up. 

 

Spice up  your life a little!!