
Chicken Tortilla Soup III Recipe
Chicken Tortilla Soup III delivers easy and delicious preparations with chicken, corn, cilantro, and salsa featuring favorite Mexican flavors served hot. This straightforward recipe celebrates authentic Mexican cuisine through traditional ingredient combinations and proper seasoning techniques. The "Viva Mexico" spirit captures the festive nature of Mexican cooking.

Easy and delicious! Chicken, corn, cilantro, salsa – your favorite Mexican flavors served up hot. Viva Mexico!
Ingredients
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
4 cups half-and-half
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup fresh salsa
1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
6 boneless, chicken breast halves – cooked, skinned
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (1.27 ounce) packet dry fajita seasoning
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
16 ounces tortilla chips
8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
In a large pot over medium heat, saute the garlic and onion in the butter or margarine for 5 minutes. Add flour and stir well, cooking for 1 minute more. Add the broth and half-and-half. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
Add the soup, salsa, corn, chicken, cumin, fajita seasoning and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Stir and continue to heat for 15 minutes. Crumble tortilla chips into individual bowls, add 1/2 ounce shredded cheese to each bowl and ladle in soup. Top each bowl with more crumbled chips, remaining 1/2 ounce cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro, and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
853 | Calories |
49g | Fat |
66g | Carbs |
41g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 853 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 49g | 63% |
Saturated Fat 19g | 94% |
Cholesterol 139mg | 46% |
Sodium 2166mg | 94% |
Total Carbohydrate 66g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 16% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 41g | 83% |
Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
Calcium 476mg | 37% |
Iron 4mg | 21% |
Potassium 688mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.