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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (689g)

Recipe makes 8 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

6 ounces taco seasoning

Calories 591
Calories from Fat 275 (46%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 30.6g 47%
Saturated Fat 16.3g 81%
Monounsaturated Fat 10.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 89mg 29%
Sodium 2219mg 92%
Potassium 1110mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 44.6g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15%
Sugars 18.1g
Protein 35.6g 71%

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Recipe #4519 | 1 hour | 20 min prep | add private note

By: Amanda2
Nov 15, 1999

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SERVES 8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces onions, diced
  • 4 ounces carrots, diced
  • 4 ounces celery, diced
  • 4 ounces bell peppers, diced (or any combination of above vegetables to make a total of 16 ounces)
  • 3/4 gallon chicken stock
  • 12 ounces stewed tomatoes (chef tomato)
  • 8 ounces picante sauce
  • 6 ounces taco seasoning (we use Lawry's)
  • 8 ounces corn tortillas, shredded
  • 8 ounces chicken breasts, poached & diced
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese spread
  • 10 ounces milk

Directions

  1. 1
    Saute carrots, celery, onion and bell pepper in butter until tender.
  2. 2
    Add chicken stock and bring to boil.
  3. 3
    Add tomato, picante sauce, taco seasoning, chicken and corn tortillas.
  4. 4
    Let combined ingredients boil until corn tortillas are incorporated into soup.
  5. 5
    Reduce heat and add cheese. Simmer for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixed well into the soup.
  6. 6
    Add milk and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
  7. 7
    If thicker soup is desired, add more corn tortillas.
  8. 8
    Note: Any pasteurized cheddar cheese will be an appropriate substitute if unable to find a quality cheddar cheese spread.

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From: Bluesvox

On Oct 18, 2003

I made this for a resturant I work at and it was a hit with the employees and sold well to. Very tasty soup.

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