My Momma has this friend, Lora (duh), that is a fantastic cook. The problem is that Lora really doesn’t like to share her recipes. I’m not sure why. I’m also not sure how my Mom was able to get this recipe out of her, but I’m super glad she did. It is one of my family’s favorites and everyone that has eaten it has loved it.
Lora’s Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients:
1 chicken boiled and deboned with the stock reserved*
1 onion chopped
1 jalapeno chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 can tomato soup
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 can of red or green (I use red) Herdez Casera salsa (I guess you can use regular if your store doesn’t have this, but this is really the best for this recipe. If you can’t find it go with something more salsa and less sauce.)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt, pepper and red pepper to taste
Tortilla chips and grated cheese
Place the chicken stock in a large pot. Add all the ingredients and stir. Add the chicken and bring to a boil. If it is too thick add more stock or water. You can adjust to your desire of soupiness, but it will thicken some as it cooks. After you bring it to a boil and everything is incorporated then turn down to a simmer and let cook for about 30 minutes. You can let it simmer longer if you are serving for a group, party or family dinner.
To serve, ladle the soup in a bowl and top with crushed tortilla chips and grated cheese.
This recipe is great for groups because it makes a lot. It can also be doubled. I’ve done that for birthday parties and groups over 10. The leftovers are also super awesome. I made it this past weekend and ate it for three days.
*You can also use the chicken recipe I’ve written about before or in a hurry I’ve used a rotisserie chicken. You can also use the prepackaged chicken stock if you don’t make your own.
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It's funny the way some people don't like to share recipes. I'm never sure if it's that they don't want other people to be able to cook the same as them or whether they're secretly buying prepared food and then pretending they cooked it!
That looks so good, the first cool day we have I am so making this! YUMMY, I love chicken tortilla soup.
YUM! I like the idea of using a rotisserie chicken, because cooking the chicken is just too much work for lazy me!
I love Tortilla Soup! It's one of my specialties!
Tortilla soup is a crowd-pleaser! I love it (extra spicy, of course)
That looks so good! I love tortilla soup and order it every time its offered on a menu!
I really LOVE tortilla soup and this recipe sounds easy to make! Thanks for sharing.. and thanks Lora for sharing =)
Oh, that looks just heavenly! I love tortilla soup! The best I ever had was at a wonderful little beachside resort in Puerta Vallarta. I can't wait to try this recipe. Kudos to your mom for getting this one from her friend.
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Mmmmm… I'll have to try this! although I'm pretty sure I will have a hard time with the salsa.. will probably have to get mom to mail some of that brand to me.
I love tortilla soup. Mmmm
That looks soooo good. I love recipes that are BIG and make good leftovers.
Wow that looks delish!!!!