Chicken Tortilla Soup

For years, I tried to duplicate the creamy enchilada soup from Chili's Bar & Grill. If you've ever had it, you'd know why. Finally, I was able to not only copy it, but make it even better!

You'll Need:

1 diced yellow onion
1 diced red pepper
4-5 cooked, diced chicken breasts
3 cans chicken broth
3 cups heavy cream
1 can (8 oz.) diced tomatoes
1- Chili Seasoning packet
1- Taco Seasoning Packet
1- (glass jar, from produce dept) Roasted Garlic bits
1- pkg. Soft Corn shells (for frying and putting on top)
Velveeta Cheese (about 1/4 of the large log)
1/2 stick butter

First, cook and dice your chicken. Even boneless breasts should be cooked at least 45 minutes at 350'.

Then chop your onion and pepper, and saute in 4 TBSP. butter. Add the diced chicken, keep sauteing on low heat. Add about 3 TBSP. roasted garlic bits. Add your chicken broth, then whisk in both packets of seasonings. Now add diced tomatoes, and finally, your heavy cream. Simmer, add Velveeta.

Keep stirring and simmering. Get a frying pan hot and add butter or cooking oil to the pan. Have paper towels ready. Use a pizza cutter to cut the soft corn shells into thin strips. When the oil is hot, throw the strips in, cook on each side for about 45 seconds. You'll be able to tell when they're done.

Serve the soup with strips on top, and some grated cheese and sour cream. Don't forget the margaritas!

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Texas Chili Recipes - Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe

This is a an authentic Texas style no bean chili recipe that features beef chuck roast and classic chili spices. For a heartier flavor, slow cook this for up to 4 hours.

3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

3 tablespoons all purpose flour

1 tablespoon dried oregano

2 (14 oz.) cans beef broth, divided

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, heat up the olive oil over medium high heat. Add in the beef cubes and sauté them for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the garlic.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin and the flour. Sprinkle the spices over the meat and stir until all of the beef is evenly coated with spices. Crumble the oregano over the meat and pour in 1 1/2 cans of the beef broth.

Add in the salt and the black pepper. Stir the chili mixture thoroughly and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and let chili simmer for 90 minutes.
Pour in remaining beef broth and simmer for another 30 minutes, until meat is fork tender and falls apart easily.

Remove from heat and let cool. Cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend.

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This is a mouthwateringly delicious spicy beanless chili recipe that is sure to have you hoopin an a hollerin about how good it is.

3 tablespoons bacon drippings

2 large onions, chopped

8 pounds beef stew meat

5 cloves garlic, finely chopped

4 tablespoons ground red chile pepper

4 tablespoons mild chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1/4 cup sweet Hungarian paprika

1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

3 (10 oz.) cans tomato sauce

1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste

3 cups water

2 tablespoons salt

1/4 cup dried parsley (optional)

1 fresh jalapeno pepper

1 cup masa harina flour

Directions

In a large heavy pot, melt the bacon drippings over medium heat. Add in the onions and sauté until they are tender.

In a bowl, combine the beef, garlic, ground chile, chili powder and the cumin. Add to the meat mixture. Break up meat as it cooks; stirring occasionally. Cook for 30 minutes, until meat is very brown. Sprinkle on the paprika and oregano.

Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, salt, parsley and jalapeno. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.

Stir in the masa harina and cook for an additional 30 minutes; stirring occasionally.

=> Texas Chili Recipes: Texas Chili with Beans

This recipe is for those who like their Texas chili with beans - it's still just as good, even though not absolutely authentic.

2 pounds ground beef

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

3 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

3 tablespoons all purpose flour

1 tablespoon dried oregano

2 (14 oz.) cans beef broth

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3 (15.5 oz.) cans pinto beans, drained

Directions

In a large pot over medium heat, cook the beef until brown; drain, but keep 2 tablespoons of grease in the pan.

In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin and flour. Sprinkle this spice mixture over the meat and stir until the meat is evenly coated.

Mix the oregano into the meat mixture. Add in the beef broth. Add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in beans. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

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Applebee's Cheese Chicken Tortilla Soup Copycat Recipe

I don't know about you, but I love eating out at restaurants. The problem is that my budget doesn't always support it since even a simple meal out at a restaurant can cost an arm and a leg. The good news is that rather than having to miss out on your favorite meals because you are on a limited budget you can use a "copycat recipe" to make your favorite restaurant dishes at home.

These recipes are reverse engineered to make a dish that tastes just like that one you have at the restaurant. The difference is that instead of having to pay the huge price tag for a restaurant meal, you just pick up the ingredients at the grocery store and make it yourself for a fraction of the cost. Not only that, but by making it yourself you get leftovers, too, which is always a good thing!

Chicken Chili

As an example, here's a copycat recipe that I have for Applebee's Cheese Chicken Tortilla Soup.

2 tsp. minced fresh garlic

1 cup chopped yellow onion

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

4 Cups chicken stock

1/4 cup green pepper, chopped

1 can tomato puree (15 oz.)

1 Tbsp. finely minced jalapeño pepper (optional)

1 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. hot sauce (optional)

1 tsp. chili powder (optional)

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

4 Tbsp. flour

1/2 Cup water

1 lb. cooked chicken, cubed or pulled

1 Cup cream

1/4 Cup non-fat sour cream

8 oz. processed cheese, 1-inch cubes

10 (6-inch) colored or yellow corn tortillas, 1/4-inch strips, fried

Roughly chopped Fresh cilantro (optional)

Sauté oil, garlic and onions in large pan until soft. Add the vegetable oil, chicken stock, green pepper, tomato puree, jalapeño pepper, salt, pepper, sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Bring to low boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Cut tortillas into 1/4-inch strips and fry in oil or spray with oil and bake at 400ºF (while soup is cooking). Sprinkle with salt if desired. Thoroughly mix flour and water, then whisk into soup. Bring to a low boil, then simmer 5 minutes. Add chicken and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream and cheese (to taste). The soup should be served at 165ºF. After serving soup, pile tortilla strips into a "haystack" shape on top of the soup. Optional: garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Makes 6-8 servings

This recipe is delicious and is really great for cold winter nights since soup is always a warm, filling meal. One of the great things about this recipe is that it makes enough to feed an entire family and is pretty cheap to make. Even if you just have one or two people to feed the leftovers can be easily stored and feed you for a few days. It's a great way to get restaurant-style soup on an eat at home budget.

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Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes - Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew

If you have not tried cooking with a slow cooker yet, then I have a question for you. What are you waiting for?

Crock pots are very convenient and easy to use. The meal preparation is also quick. The cooking will take long, but you do not need to be constantly involved as there is no risk of burning the food. The temperature is very low, so the meat will not burn.

But the best about a slow cooker is that you can prepare your meal early in the morning or the previous night, then go on about your day, go to work, or drive your kids around, and when you come home late in the afternoon or even early evening, supper will be already cooked for you. It is wonderful, it is like having a kitchen assistant, and you do not need to pay a salary.

I want to share a delicious and healthy recipe with you.

You will need 6 chicken thighs, skin removed. You will then need 1/2 pound of white mushroom, thinly sliced. You will also need 2 medium sweet potatoes and 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed. You will then need 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced and 6 large shallots, peeled and halved. You can also use 4 cloves garlic if you wish. YOU will also need 1 cup dry wine, or if you do not like cooking with wine use some white grape juice. To season you can sue 1/2 tsp of dried rosemary and salt and pepper to taste.

Combine all ingredients except the vinegar in the slow cooker. Cover and cook. Cooking time: 5 hours in low or until potatoes are tender. Before serving stir in vinegar.

Enjoy it!

When I did not have any children, cooking was not my priority, so I just got home from work and decided on what to eat for supper. Since having children, my days got shorter, and I am always looking for ways to simplify the cooking duties. I now enjoy cooking. My cooking time has been reduced and I can use my time more productively.

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An Ultra Easy Chili Recipe

This ultra easy beef chili recipe is so scrumptious that even the pickiest of souls is sure to love it! And for the health freaks out there, this chili recipe even comes with extra vegetables. The meat can also be substituted with either chicken, or even turkey, instead of beef. It is the ideal chili recipe for those cold nights, and one that everyone in the family is sure to love.

The Ingredients:

Chicken Chili

o Five good sized carrots, diced into cubes or smaller
o Four cloves of minced garlic
o Three finely chopped onions
o One can of tomato paste, small
o One can of diced tomatoes, large
o One kilogram or two pounds of ground beef, preferably lean. As mentioned above, you can also substitute chicken or turkey.
o Four stalks of chopped celery
o Half a cup of beef broth. However, if you're using a substitute for your meat, remember to compensate accordingly.
o A quarter cup of mild paprika
o A half cup of ketchup to add a little sweetness
o One 19 oz red kidney beans can
o A third of a cup of chili powder
o One teaspoon of cayenne pepper (but you can always increase this if you prefer it spicier)
o Some grated cheddar cheese on top (but this is totally up to you)

Step Number One: Place the onions and ground beef into a pan with a little oil - not too much, though, because the beef contains its own fat. However, you can add more if you're substituting beef with something else. Lightly pre-cook the beef over a medium flame and strain away any of the excess fat and oil.

Step Number Two: Add in your vegetables, namely the garlic, celery, tomatoes and carrots and then slowly start to mix in your beef broth. Cook over the medium flame for five to ten minutes while keeping an eye on your vegetables. Once they are soft, add your remaining ingredients (but leave the kidney beans for now).

Step Number Three: Cook over a low flame for about an hour. If you have access to a slow cooker, this is the perfect chili recipe to follow and cook in it for a couple of hours. The ingredients put in will come out so tender, they will melt in your mouth!

Step Number Four: Finally, mix in your kidney beans around ten minutes before you serve this dish over pasta, with rice, on its own, or even some lightly toasted French bread.

This is the perfect chili recipe for those cold winter nights, for family dinners and gatherings, and even works as leftovers for lunch the next day. You could also get your kids involved and make it a family event, if you'd like.

An Ultra Easy Chili Recipe

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