amy's easy chicken tortilla soup...

Amy is one of my dearest friends. We've known each other for about eighteen years and talk almost daily (although lately she's working a new job and it's seriously getting in the way of her social calendar... *sigh*). Where would I be without my dear friend Amy? I love Amy.

This is her recipe and it has become one of my family's favorites... especially for my step-son, Jackson. He LOVES soup... especially chicken tortilla soup.

Now, usually I hold off on making soups, casseroles or comfort foods until the temperature drops and the weather is more Fall like. But there is only one problem... I live in Dallas, Texas and around here, you never know what the weather is going to do from one year to the next. I mean really, I've worn shorts on Christmas Day before. So, rather then let weather dictate my cooking regimen, I decided to make Amy's Chicken Tortilla Soup last night (even though it was eighty something degrees outside)... and Jackson was happy I did!


I usually serve cheese quesadilla's on the side... they're great for dipping.

Amy's Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup

2 10 oz. cans chunk white chicken... or you could use the meat from a whole rotisserie chicken from the grocery like I often do.
3 cans chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken
1 can Rotel Original
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can corn, drained... I omit the corn, sadly JB is not a corn lover.
Tortilla chips
Shredded Mexican cheese
*Other optional toppings... Sour cream, avocado, cilantro, etc.

~Combine all ingredients, except the chips, cheese and other toppings in a pot.
~Bring to a boil and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
~Serve with chips, cheese and other desired toppings.

Enjoy!
xo
Ralonda