Each year, Celeste's church puts on a wonderful Christmas bazaar where you can not only purchase some beautiful things, but you can also enjoy a fabulous lunch. The favorite menu item is tortilla soup and if you don't get there early enough, they will run out! But that is okay because several years ago I purchased their cookbook, Scents from Heaven, and it contains the recipe for this amazing soup. This soup has become a favorite in our house (with the exception of one tomato-disliking little boy). Perhaps it will become a favorite in your house as well!
Tortilla Soup
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 T. butter
2 tsp. Tony's Chachere's Creole seasoning
4 cans chicken broth
3 cans stewed tomato (chopped), do not drain
1 c. Pace picante sauce
1 bunch cilantro, chopped (discard stems)
1 lg. chicken (cooked and deboned) or 4 boneless chicken breasts
Prepared rice, amount as desired
Monterey Jack cheese (grated)
Tortilla chips (broken into pieces)
In a large pot combine butter and garlic and saute for 2 minutes; add Tony's seasoning and stir to mix. Add broth, tomatoes and picante sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add chicken and rice. Stir in cilantro and let simmer for 5 minutes. When ready to serve, place tortilla chips and cheese in the bottom of bowl and pour soup over top. Yields 8 servings.
*note* For a reduced fat alternative, I have used baked tortilla chips and 2% cheese - still delicious!!!
Robin
3 comments:
And, oh my gosh, it is GOOD!!!! I bought the cookbook just for that recipe! :) Thanks for posting it Robin! Pretty photo!
OOoh! This looks like something my family would love! Especially with fall around the corner. Thanks for posting it!
I had the exact same thought as Jill--looks perfect for fall!
Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to try it!
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