Chicken Tortilla Soup

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Ready In: 40 Minutes

Servings: 8

It is super tasty. =).

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 medium onion (finely chopped)

2 tablespoons flour

5 1/4 cups chicken broth

4 cups half-and-half cream

10 3/4 ounces cream of chicken soup

1 cup salsa

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (boiled and shredded)

15 ounces black beans

15 ounces kidney beans

15 ounces corn

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 (1 1/3 ounce) packet fajita seasoning mix

16 ounces tortilla chips

8 ounces monterey jack cheese (shredded)

8 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded)

Directions:

1. Melt the butter in a large pot (at least 8 qt) over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion, cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Add the flour and stir well. Cook for an additional 2 minutes (stiring constantly). Add the chicken broth and Half & Half. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring the soup just to a boil then turn the heat down and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Put the soup in bowls and top with tortilla chips, cheese and sour cream.
3. NOTES: If you want the soup a little thicker add 2 T of corn starch mixed with 3 T of water in the last 2 minutes of cooking.

By RecipeOfHealth.com