Cream of Tortilla Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 (14 1/2 oz) cans chicken broth
1/2 cup butter
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 cup diced celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 tbsp minced fresh chives
1 1/2 cups crushed unsalted tortilla chips
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whipping cream
4 oz grated monterey jack cheese
4 oz grated cheddar cheese
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
crushed unsalted tortilla chips

Directions:

Bring chicken broth to boil in small saucepan over medium heat.
Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion, celery and garlic and sauté until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
Reserve 1 tablespoon chopped tomato and 2 tablespoon chives for garnish.
Add remaining tomato, chives and 1 1/2 cups tortilla chips to saucepan and sauté 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour over and stir mixture for 2 minutes.
Stir chicken broth into tortilla mixture.
Cover and bring to boil.
Reduce heat.
Stir in whipping cream.
Add grated Jack and cheddar cheese and stir mixture until cheese is melted and well blended.
Add chili powder and cumin.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
Cover tightly and refrigerate.
Rewarm soup over low heat, stirring frequently.
Ladle into bowls.
Sprinkle each with some of reserved tomato and chives and crushed tortilla chips and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	567.5 Kcal (2376 kJ)
Calories from fat	293.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.64g	50%
Cholesterol	82.89mg	28%
Sodium	290.57mg	12%
Potassium	347.33mg	7%
Total Carbs	52.69g	18%
Sugars	2.59g	10%
Dietary Fiber	4.18g	17%
Protein	16.99g	34%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	402.7mg	40%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	311.01 Kcal (1302 kJ)
Calories from fat	161 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.89g	50%
Cholesterol	45.42mg	28%
Sodium	159.24mg	12%
Potassium	190.35mg	7%
Total Carbs	28.88g	18%
Sugars	1.42g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.29g	17%
Protein	9.31g	34%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	13%
Iron	1.1mg	11%
Calcium	220.7mg	40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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