Mexican Chicken And Cheese Soup Food

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Boil the chicken, then shred it and set aside the water to use as the chicken stock (you can use canned chicken stock if you prefer).
• Blend together the roasted tomatoes, garlic cloves, onion and ancho chili.
• Add the above mixture to the chicken stock with a small amount of olive oil and bring to a boil.
• Let simmer for 25 minutes.
• While the soup is simmering, fry the tortilla strips and set aside.
• Add the tortilla strips and the shredded chicken to the bowl and then add the soup.
• Garnish with the avocado, crema, cheese, chopped cilantro, and lime.

MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the chicken breasts skin side up on a sheet pan. Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until done. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, discard the skin and bones, and shred the meat. Cover and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the onions, celery, and carrots and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until the onions start to brown. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock, tomatoes with their puree, jalapenos, cumin, coriander, 1 tablespoon salt (depending on the saltiness of the chicken stock), 1 teaspoon pepper, and the cilantro, if using. Cut the tortillas in 1/2, then cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch strips and add to the soup. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Add the shredded chicken and season to taste. Serve the soup hot topped with sliced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese, and broken tortilla chips.

MEXICAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Add water and taco seasoning; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is well coated. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the V8 juice, salsa, beans and corn. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. If desired, serve with optional toppings.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Saute garlic, onion and peppers in olive oil until soft.
• In a soup pot, heat chicken broth and stir in tomato sauce, Worcestershire, chili powder, cumin and coriander.
• Add chicken and veggies.
• Bring to boil, reduce to simmer, approximately 20 minutes.
• Mix flour and water, whisk into soup and bring back to a boil. (omit this step if you don't want a thicker soup).
• Stir in sour cream and cheese and cook until smooth.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve with more shredded cheese on top or crispy tortillas.

MEXICAN SOUP WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and garlic, soften for 5 mins, then stir in the dried chilli, cumin, tomatoes and chicken stock. Blitz in a food processor in batches, or use a hand blender to purée until smooth.
• Return to the pan, then bring to the boil. Add the chicken, reduce the heat, then simmer for 10 mins until cooked through. Stir in the lime juice and some seasoning, then ladle into bowls. Put the toppings in the middle of the table for everyone to help themselves.

MEXICAN CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Saute peppers and onions in butter in dutch oven.
• Add flour and stir constantly until thickened.
• Add chicken broth and stir until thickens a little.
• Add chicken, cheese, and spices.
• Cook on medium heat until cheese is melted.
• Add half and half and stir 1 or 2 minutes.
• Serve with crunched up tortilla chips (I use Bite Size Tostitos).

MEXICAN ZUCCHINI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot, and saute the onion and garlic until tender. Season with oregano.
• Mix in the chicken broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Mix in the zucchini, yellow squash, corn, and chile peppers. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
• Mix the cubed processed cheese into the soup. Continue to cook and stir until cheese is melted. Season with pepper. Mix in the cilantro just before serving.