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Max and Erma's Tortilla Soup Recipe

Max and Erma's Tortilla Soup Recipe

This is a Max and Erma's Tortilla Soup Recipe, which is a staple dish in Mexico and the southwestern United States. Tortilla is a thick corn or wheat flour tortilla, and this soup is a typical dish that is generally served with bean and whole-grain tortillas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Cream of mushroom soup (10 3/4 ounce cans)
  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup (10 3/4 ounce cans)
  • 1 can Cheddar soup
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1/2 can  Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 cup Picante Salsa medium or hot variety
  • 1 can Green chilies diced and pureed
  • 2 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon  Onion powder
  • 8 oz Chicken cooked and diced into chunks
  • 1/2 lb 2% Colby cheese shredded
  • Tortilla Strips to garnish
  • Cilantro to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Combine the four soup cans in a pan over low heat, whisking until smooth.
  • Then, add the chicken broth, tomatoes, salsa, green chilies, onion powder and minced garlic to the pan.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to prevent the soup from sticking.
  • For one hour, reduce the heat and simmer the ingredients together.
  • Stir in the chicken breast chunks after an hour of simmering, and simmer for another 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal
Keyword Max and Erma's Tortilla Soup Recipe
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