Chicken Tortilla Soup II
"I'm getting tired of seeing the so-called tortilla soup recipes running around that are nothing but a glorified chicken soup with tortillas added. Here's the real McCoy. Similar to the recipe at Houston's restaurant (modified, of course, to suit my tastes) For a beef version check out my Beef Enchilada Soup...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup carrot, diced
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1 cup celery
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1 cup onion, diced
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 fresh diced garlic clove
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 tablespoon corn oil
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4 (15 ounce) cans chicken broth
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1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, diced (optional)
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1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies, diced
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1 (1 1/4-1 1/2 ounce) packet taco seasoning, I use McCormicks
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10 (8 inch) corn tortillas (cut into small pieces, about 1-inchx1-inch)
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12 ounces chicken meat, poached, diced
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1 cup milk or 1 cup sour cream
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12 ounces monterey jack cheese or 12 ounces Mexican blend cheese, shredded
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corn tortilla chips, broken into small pieces for garnish
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