Classic Chicken Tortilla Soup

A delightful and authentic Mexican soup packed with flavors of seasoned chicken, tomatoes, and a hint of spice, topped with melted cheese and crunchy tortilla chips.

Ingredients

4	cooked and diced
1	tablespoon minced garlic
2	tablespoons flour
1 3/4	tablespoons flour
3	cups water
1	Rotel Tomatoes
1	diced tomatoes
1/4	cup fresh cilantro
1/4	teaspoon sugar
1	tablespoon Tabasco sauce
8	ounces shredded
4-8	ounces tortilla chips

Instructions

• 1. In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic until translucent.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the onion and garlic mixture, stirring well to incorporate.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 3/4 tablespoons of flour with water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the pot, stirring constantly. Let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the Rotel tomatoes, diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and cooked diced chicken. Cook for an additional 20 minutes over medium heat.
  5. Season the soup with sugar and Tabasco sauce to taste, then simmer for another 10 minutes.
  6. Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the soup, stirring until melted over low heat.
  7. Crush the tortilla chips and sprinkle them into the soup, allowing it to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
  8. When serving, garnish with extra shredded cheese and tortilla chips as desired.

Jul 18, 2024