Monday, February 1, 2010

Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Chowder


Here is an easy soup recipe for those chilly February days. It uses convenience products for days you need a quick, hot meal.

Chicken Tortilla Chowder

Ingredients:

  • 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
  • 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
  • 1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve roasted chicken breast strips, chopped
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
  • 3 flour tortillas (8 inches), cut into 2-inch x 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • Additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the soups, milk and broth. Heat through, stirring frequently. Add the corn, chicken and chilies; bring to a boil. Stir in tortilla strips. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. Sprinkle each serving with additional cheese if desired. Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).