Southwest Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipes

HOMEMADE CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chilies, garlic, jalapeno and cumin; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Stir in chicken., Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Top servings with chips and cheese., Freeze option: Before adding chips and cheese, cool soup; freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Add chips and cheese before serving.

SKILLET SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and onion; cook and stir 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in corn, beans, broth, tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Top servings with yogurt and cilantro if desired.

SLOW-COOKER SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP WITH BAKED TORTILLA STRIPS

Steps:

• Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix chicken, sweet potatoes, onion, tomatoes, broth, oregano and cumin in cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
• Stir in corn and bell pepper. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook about 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 450°F. Spray 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray. Cut each tortilla into strips; place in single layer on cookie sheets. Bake about 6 minutes or until crisp but not brown; cool.
• Spoon soup into individual bowls. Top with tortilla strips. Sprinkle with cilantro.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Empty the salsa into a large saucepan.
• Cook 2 minutes over medium-high heat, then add the chicken, beans, broth, and cumin (if desired).
• Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Top each bowl with a sprinkling of onions, a dollop of sour cream, and some tortilla chips (if desired).
• (For a soupier dish, use 4 cups of broth).

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Add tomato juice to large soup pot. Mix with packet chili seasoning. Add chicken breasts and cook on medium heat, covered, until chicken is fully cooked. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return to pot with onion, pepper, beans, tomatos and water, corn and parsley. Cook about 15 minutes covered on low to blend flavors.
• Remove from heat and add cornstarch mixture and dressing. Mix until fully blended.
• Ladel into serving bowls and serve with tortilla chips to crush on top.
• Delicious! Enjoy!