BTW, Briannesmom, can you freeze that soup? We had a ton left over!
Yes, you can. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I usually make a huge batch and freeze the leftovers in individual servings for DH to take for lunch.
Here is the recipe for Tortilla Soup. It gets rave reviews every time I make it.
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8 ounces carrots, diced
8 ounces celery, diced
8 ounces onions, diced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons corn oil
4 cans chicken broth
1 can tomatoes, diced
1 can Rotel tomatoes & chilies, Diced
1 packet taco seasoning
1 (10 count) package corn tortillas, broken into small pieces
12 ounces chicken poached and shredded (could also use canned chicken instead)
monterey jack or cheddar cheese, shredded
corn tortilla chips, broken into small pieces
sour cream
Saute carrots, onions, celery in corn oil, Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper until tender.
Add chicken broth and bring to boil.
Add tomatoes, Rotel, taco seasoning, and chicken.
Cut Tortillas into small pieces and add to broth mixture.
Let boil for 20 minutes or until tortillas are thoroughly incorporated into soup stirring occasionally to keep from sticking.
Top with shredded cheese, broken chips and sour cream just before serving
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Tip: I don't add the corn tortillas all at once or they clump up on the bottom of the pot. I take the stack of tortillas and run through them with a pizza cutter to make short thin strips then add them in a handful at a time. Let it cook a few minutes before the next addition. This way you can control the thickness of the soup too.