Tasty Tortilla Soup

I found this recipe in a healthy cooking recipe, so you don't need to feel guilty for indulging! This recipe was great, but is not my favorite tortilla soup recipe of all times. I'm very picky about my Mexican food and will post my favorite another time.

Tasty Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

·        1 large onion, chopped

·        2 green onions, thinly sliced

·        2 Tbsp butter

·        4 garlic cloves, minced

·        2 Tbsp flour

·        4 ½ cups chicken broth

·        2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained

·        1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce

·        1 can (4 oz) green chilies

·        1 tsp oregano

·        2 tsp cumin

·        ¼ tsp pepper

·        3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

·        2 Tbsp minced cilantro

·        1 1/3 cup crushed tortilla chips

·        7 Tbsp shredded cheddar

Directions

1. If you do not have cooked chicken on hand, I throw 2 defrosted chicken breasts in the oven at 375F for 35-45 minutes or put frozen chicken breasts and ½ cup water in the crockpot on low for 6 hours.
2. In a large pot, sauté onion and green onions in butter over medium high heat until tender.
3. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes longer
4. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth
5. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, chilies, oregano, cumin and pepper.
6. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover for 20 minutes.
7. Add chicken and cilantro and continue heating.
8. Enjoy!