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8ounces carrots, diced

8ounces celery

8ounces onions, diced

¹⁄₂teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove, diced

¹⁄₈teaspoon salt

¹⁄₄teaspoon pepper

1tablespoon corn oil

4(15 ounce) cans chicken broth

1(15 ounce) can tomatoes, diced (optional)

1(10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies, diced

1(1 1/4-1 1/2 ounce) packet taco seasoning (I use McCormicks)

10(8 inch) corn, tortillas (NOT FLOUR, cut into small pieces, about 1-in x1-in)

12ounces chicken meat, poached, diced

1cup milk or 1 cup sour cream

12ounces monterey jack cheese or 12 ounces Mexican blend cheese, shredded

corn tortilla chips, broken into small pieces for garnish

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1(15 ounce) can tomatoes, diced (optional)

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1(15 ounce) can tomatoes, diced (optional)

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1(10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies, diced

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1(10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies, diced

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10 (8 inch) corn, tortillas (NOT FLOUR, cut into small pieces, about 1-in x1-in)

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10 (8 inch) corn, tortillas (NOT FLOUR, cut into small pieces, about 1-in x1-in)

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12 ounces monterey jack cheese or 12 ounces Mexican blend cheese, shredded

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12 ounces monterey jack cheese or 12 ounces Mexican blend cheese, shredded

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corn tortilla chips, broken into small pieces for garnish

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corn tortilla chips, broken into small pieces for garnish

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(1 1/4-1 1/2 ounce) packet taco seasoning

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(1 1/4-1 1/2 ounce) packet taco seasoning

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Saute carrots, onions, celery in corn oil, garlic, salt and pepper until tender.

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Saute carrots, onions, celery in corn oil, garlic, salt and pepper until tender.

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Add tomatoes, Rotel, taco seasoning, and chicken.

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Add tomatoes, Rotel, taco seasoning, and chicken.

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Cut Tortillas into small pieces and add to broth mixture.

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Cut Tortillas into small pieces and add to broth mixture.

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Let boil for 45 minutes or until tortillas are thoroughly incorporated into soup stirring occasionally to keep from sticking.

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Reduce heat and add 8 oz. cheese. Simmer for additional 10 minutes.

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Reduce heat and add 8 oz. cheese. Simmer for additional 10 minutes.

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Add milk and simmer for additional 10 minutes.

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Add milk and simmer for additional 10 minutes.

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If thicker soup is desired, add more diced tortillas and let incorporate into soup.

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If thicker soup is desired, add more diced tortillas and let incorporate into soup.

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Garnish with shredded cheese and broken tortilla chips.

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Garnish with shredded cheese and broken tortilla chips.

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Substitutions: 1 cup Masa Harina (Masa Flour) for 1 10 ct. package of corn tortillas.

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Substitutions: 1 cup Masa Harina (Masa Flour) for 1 10 ct. package of corn tortillas.

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Mix masa with 1 cup cold water, then add masa flour mix into soup. If thicker soup is desired, add more masa/water mix.

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Mix masa with 1 cup cold water, then add masa flour mix into soup. If thicker soup is desired, add more masa/water mix.

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If you don't want to use the seasoning packet, substitute 1/2 teaspoons cumin + 1 tsp, chili powder.

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If you don't want to use the seasoning packet, substitute 1/2 teaspoons cumin + 1 tsp, chili powder.

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You can also use grilled chicken fajita meat for poached diced chicken.

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You can also use grilled chicken fajita meat for poached diced chicken.

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NOTE: If you use FLOUR tortillas, as some people have, you WILL end up with a "TORTILLA MESS", this recipe is for CORN tortillas. Don't go blaming me and giving me a bad review because you used the wrong stuff.

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NOTE: If you use FLOUR tortillas, as some people have, you WILL end up with a "TORTILLA MESS", this recipe is for CORN tortillas. Don't go blaming me and giving me a bad review because you used the wrong stuff.