CHEESY TORTILLA SOUP

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My daughter came up with this dish when trying to duplicate a soup she sampled at a restaurant. I always pass on to her the rave reviews. -LaVonda Owen, Marlow, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 envelope chicken fajita seasoning mix
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1/3 cup canned diced tomatoes with chiles
1 cup cubed Velveeta
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Guacamole and tortilla chips

Steps:

Prepare fajita mix according to package directions; add chicken and marinate as directed. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil until no longer pink; remove from skillet and cool slightly. Using 2 forks, shred chicken; set aside. , In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add the tomatoes, Velveeta and 1 cup Monterey Jack; cook and stir until cheese is melted. , Stir in cream and reserved chicken; heat through (do not boil). Sprinkle with cheddar and remaining Monterey Jack cheese; top with guacamole and chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.