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FebruaryViolet
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Jonni
Elsmere Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2010 :  09:08:19 AM  Show Profile
We are celebrating Violet's birthday next Saturday, and we have chosen Mexican fare. I'd like the menu to be easy, as there are children coming, and some picky eaters. But, I'm also a purist, so it's got to be good quality food.

There will be about 30 people, kids included.

I'm looking for a chicken tortilla soup recipe that can preferably be made ahead and rewarmed (without the tortillas, obviously).

Anyone?


Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/

Tanna
True Blue Farmgirl

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Tanna
Fort Worth TX
USA
195 Posts

Posted - Feb 17 2010 :  12:36:50 PM  Show Profile
I have an easy easy chicken tortilla soup recipe for the crock pot:

4 Chicken Breast Halves
2 15 oz cans black beans..undrained
2 15 oz can Mexican stewed tomotoes
1 C Salsa
4 oz can chopped green chilies
14 1/2oz can chopped green chilies
14 1/2 oz can tomato sauce
tortilla chips
2 cups grated cheese

1. Combine all ingredients except cheese and chips in slow cooker
2. Cover and cook on Low 8 hours
3. Just before serving remove chicken breasts and slice into bite-sized pieces stir back into soup
4. To serve put a handful of chips in each individual soup bowl. Ladle soup over chips and top with cheese


You can use mild salsa or omit it if you're concerned about it being spicy.

Happy Birthday Violet !

Tanna
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl

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Jonni
Elsmere Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2010 :  12:41:56 PM  Show Profile
Thanks so much, Tanna (for the birthday wishes AND the soup recipe!)...this is exactly what I'm thinking of: something made in a crockpot that I can put on and forget about until supper is served.

Thanks again!!!!


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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl

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Robin
Denver CO
USA
1083 Posts

Posted - Feb 17 2010 :  2:26:43 PM  Show Profile
I made 5 hugs trays of enchiladas for DS baptism celebration. It was easy and tasty. Some were cheese and meat and some were chicken.
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl

891 Posts

Kristine
Bonney Lake Wa
USA
891 Posts

Posted - Feb 17 2010 :  10:36:23 PM  Show Profile
Chicken Tortilla Soup
My sister-in-law once made a pumpkin soup for us. Though it was unusual, it is the perfect compliment to the mildly spicy flavors of the soup. Sautéing the spices with the onion and garlic bring out the essential oils and flavor. We serve this in bowl and everyone put in their own crushed tortilla chips and cheddar cheese. Along with a green salad this makes a great meal.
This makes a huge batch and obviously can be cut in half or quartered. All of the ingredients can be adjusted to what you have on hand and what your family likes. I cook with a little of this, some of that. So just have fun and enjoy this recipe. You can freeze extra or pressure can it in quarts at 10 pounds pressure for 1 ½ hours. This made all the soup our family could eat for two meals and 14 quarts for the pantry. It freezes well, also.


10 lbs chicken thighs 1 ½ to 2 gallons water
Cook over a medium heat until the meat falls from the bone. Then remove the chicken and set aside to cool.

Sauté in a little oil until soft and flavorful:
4 large onions, chopped
1 head of garlic cloves, minced
3 Tablespoons chili powder
1 Tablespoon cumin

Add:
Chicken broth seasoning to taste
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
4 cups chopped pumpkin or winter squash
1- #10 can diced tomatoes and juice
3 green peppers, chopped
3 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
Cook until all vegetables are tender.

Add:
2 large bunched cilantro, chopped
4 cups fresh or frozen corn
4 cups cooked kidney or black beans
Heat thoroughly over medium heat and adjust seasonings.



Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many, Herbalist, Master Energy Healer

http://herbalmommasda.blogspot.com/



Edited by - herbquilter on Feb 17 2010 10:37:31 PM
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frannie
True Blue Farmgirl

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fran
bonham texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 17 2010 :  10:40:47 PM  Show Profile  Send frannie a Yahoo! Message
gosh these all sound yummy. wish i could be there. jonni, please give little violet a birthday hug for me. cant believe she is already a year old.


love
frannie in texas
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where no scrap is left behind
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debtea2
True Blue Farmgirl

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deborah
nutley nj
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2010 :  2:48:18 PM  Show Profile
kristine and tanna
thanks so much for posting the recipe
i've been going crazy to find one and this sound yummy
happy birthday violet


inch by inch
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl

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Jonni
Elsmere Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts

Posted - Feb 19 2010 :  05:56:40 AM  Show Profile
Thanks so much Kristine! I am keeping both of these for my menu's at home and at the party. I just know that I'm sorry I have a sandwich for lunch when these sound so good!!!

Frannie, wish you were here. Truly. I will give Violet many hugs and you do the same to you and yours from the Lynch's.

Thanks for the birthday wishes, Deborah!


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