{"id":690,"date":"2025-12-12T22:42:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T22:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/?p=690"},"modified":"2025-12-12T22:42:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T22:42:16","slug":"chicken-tortilla-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mightyoakengineering.com\/wwmc\/all-recipes\/chicken-tortilla-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Tortilla Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This is a staple in our home in fall and winter. We especially love to use homemade salsa (Mark’s from HEB is a favorite) or this hot sauce recipe from my Chris’ Mom<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

4 chicken breast halves
1 garlic clove, minced
2 T. butter
30 oz. chicken broth
2-14.5 oz. cans stewed tomatoes
1 c. salsa
1\/2 c. chopped cilantro (opt.)
1 T. ground cumin
8 oz. Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded
sour cream
tortilla chips (we like Julios!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cooking Instructions<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cook, debone and shred chicken. I usually boil it with water covering it and add 3 T. salt 2 t. black pepper, 2 t. dried basil, 2 t. onion powder and 2 t. garlic powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a large stock pot melt the butter on medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add shredded chicken, chicken brother, stewed tomatoes, salsa, cilantro and cumin. Cook for 20-30 minutes on medium low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serve with shredded cheddar, sour cream and tortilla chips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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