Max and Erma’s Tortilla Soup Recipe
Max and Erma’s Tortilla Soup is a delicious recipe that’s easy to make, especially if you’re short on time. They are perfect for those nights when you just don’t have the time to make dinner, but you still want some soup.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken (cooked and diced)
- 2 tablespoons chicken base
- 1 can cream of cheddar soup
- 1 can of fire-roasted tomatoes
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups milk
- 4 ounces green chilis
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 8 ounces of Velveeta cheese (cubed)
- 4 tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Sauté the onions and garlic in butter. Add the flour after it has cooked for several minutes and the onions have softened.
- Stir in the chicken base. Add the milk and water slowly. Add the cooked and diced chicken. Add the cans of soup, tomatoes, and green chili.
- Add the seasonings and Velveeta to the mix. Stir until it is melted. Cut the tortillas into strips while the soup simmers.
- Place the cut strips in the melted butter and air fry at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. Top the soup with tortilla strips, shredded cheese, and cilantro. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal