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    This is real. My wife makes this a lot. I LOVE IT!!

    Chicken Tortilla Soup

    2 T olive oil
    5 stalks of celery, coarsely chopped (with as many leaves as possible)
    4 carrots, coarsely chopped
    1 onion, coarsely - medium chopped (I usually use a sweet onion--like Maui or Vidallia)
    2 cloves of minced garlic (or roasted garlic)
    1 cup of frozen corn kernels (or a can of no salt added corn, drained)
    2 cans (10 oz. Each) of RoTel Mexican Lime and Cilantro diced tomatoes
    1 can (16 oz.) Rosarita No Fat Green Chili and Lime Refried Beans
    Use about a quart of ‘rich’ homemade chicken stock, or if you are in a hurry, you can use a 32 oz. Box of 33% Less Sodium Swanson Chicken Broth plus 3 cubes of chicken bouillon
    4 cups of cooked and shredded chicken breast--or more - prefer grilled or roasted chicken
    Tortilla chips - Tostitos work well
    Cilantro - fresh or “Gourmet Garden Cilantro - in a tube” (found in the produce section)
    Plain Greek Yogurt - regular or fat free
    Lime juice
    Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
    Avocado
    Sriracha

    Directions:

    -- Saute the carrots and celery in the olive oil to sweat them a bit and give them a head start. Then add the onion and saute all until the onion begins to brown just a bit. Add a light sprinkle of salt and some fresh ground black pepper as the veggies saute. Add the garlic at the end of sauteing the veggies.

    -- Next, add the 2 cans of Rotel and the can of Refried Beans. Mix well to ensure that the beans get completely dispersed.

    -- Then add the homemade chicken stock, or a box of Chicken Broth and 3 cubes of Chicken Bouillon. Bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure the bouillon cubes dissolve.

    -- Then add the shredded chicken and simmer till chicken is heated through.

    Toppings added to individual soup bowls before adding the soup:

    - Coarsely crushed Tortilla chips - rather large pieces
    - Chopped fresh cilantro (or about a 1.5 inch squeeze from a tube of “Gourmet Garden Cilantro” (found in the produce section))
    - Plain Greek yogurt (Regular or Fat Free) about a slightly heaping teaspoonful into each bowl. (We don’t eat a lot of plain yogurt, so I usually just buy a couple of single serving size cups of Dannon Oikos plain non-fat yogurt. That is more than enough for serving the whole pot of soup).
    - A quick squeeze of lime juice (about a half teaspoonful)
    - Then, add soup to bowl

    After adding the soup:

    - Add shredded Mexican Cheese blend to taste
    - Sriracha--amount depends upon how spicy you like your soup
    - Some like to add cubed avocado pieces as well, but we usually don’t bother (Joe doesn’t like it-Ha!)

    - Stir well to get the yogurt, avocados, Sriracha and cilantro mixed well
    ENJOY!!!

  • #2
    Thanksgiving coming and a recipe thread! WOOHOO!!! Here's my wife's Cornbread Salad recipe. I don't know where she got it, but it's great for a break from the usual.

    Cornbread Salad

    1 can Pinto Beans
    1 can Sweet Corn
    1 chopped Bell Pepper
    1 chopped Tomato
    1 can of Chicken
    Bacon Bits
    Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or mix)
    Ranch Salad Dressing
    6 Corn Muffins

    Use a large round casserole dish or trifle. Crumble 3 of the cornbread muffins on the bottom of the dish. Next layer the Pinto Beans, the Corn and the chopped Bell Pepper. Sprinkle some cheese and pour some Ranch dressing over this. Next layer the Chicken, the Bacon Bits and the chopped Tomato. Sprinkle more cheese and pour more Ranch dressing. Crumble the last 3 Cornbread muffins on the top, sprinkle more cheese. Put in refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight before serving.
    Last edited by clayusmcret; 11-23-2014, 08:34 AM. Reason: Formatting
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    • BamaTrider
      BamaTrider commented
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      I not a big fan of food that has cold beans or corn in it. Have you tried heating it up before serving?

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    What have we sunk to exchanging recipes on a motorcycle website? I hope no non-members read this thread or we'll be laughed at for the rest of our days.

    I cut and pasted both recipes and emailed them to my wife's computer.
    Harvey Barlow
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      We are talking about a niche population that has more uses for the acronym RTE than there are county roads in a southern state. Friends, wear this thread like a badge of honor. And pass the gravy.
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      • #5
        Originally posted by HBarlow View Post
        What have we sunk to exchanging recipes on a motorcycle website? I hope no non-members read this thread or we'll be laughed at for the rest of our days.

        I cut and pasted both recipes and emailed them to my wife's computer.


        Harbelow, you are such a putz! And I say that in the utmost of high praise!

        But, I must say you are consistent. Always ready with a negative comment.




        Joe T.

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        • #6
          Gave both recipes to my wife and she asked me how many people Joe T's served. Clay how about yours too. Thanks guys wife's always looking at new recipes.

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          • #7
            Originally posted by ddubya View Post
            Gave both recipes to my wife and she asked me how many people Joe T's served. Clay how about yours too. Thanks guys wife's always looking at new recipes.

            I'll have to ask my wife. The wife and I have a '50/50' relationship: she cooks, I eat, we don't get in each other's way!



            All I can tell you is that is a is BIG pot. I will get a more definitive answer soon.

            Joe T.

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            • #8
              The Tortilla Soup recipe makes a large pot 9" diam x 6" high full of soup. At least 10 - 12 normal sized bowls, with chips added.

              Joe T.

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              • #9
                Originally posted by ddubya View Post
                Gave both recipes to my wife and she asked me how many people Joe T's served. Clay how about yours too. Thanks guys wife's always looking at new recipes.
                I've only seen her make it for 6 (as the main course) when we've had other couples over. I'll try to circle back with an answer.
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                • #10
                  Originally posted by clayusmcret View Post

                  I've only seen her make it for 6 (as the main course) when we've had other couples over. I'll try to circle back with an answer.


                  If you are referring to the Tortilla Soup, my wife freezes 1/2 of it. Eat it the next week.

                  Joe T.

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                  • #11
                    Originally posted by Joe T. View Post



                    If you are referring to the Tortilla Soup, my wife freezes 1/2 of it. Eat it the next week.

                    Joe T.
                    No no, I was talking about my wife's Cornbread Salad. She says it's best for six, can be stretched to eight...but she recommends for six.
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                    • #12
                      I got heartburn just from reading the ingredients ...

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                      • #13
                        Man I am going to go eat something, I will be right back

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                        • #14
                          Originally posted by clayusmcret View Post

                          No no, I was talking about my wife's Cornbread Salad. She says it's best for six, can be stretched to eight...but she recommends for six.


                          I love cornbread. But, I am not supposed to eat it -- too glycemic.

                          Joe T.

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                          • #15
                            Originally posted by Joe T. View Post



                            I love cornbread. But, I am not supposed to eat it -- too glycemic.

                            Joe T.
                            The chicken cancels that out.
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                            • #16
                              Originally posted by clayusmcret View Post
                              Thanksgiving coming and a recipe thread! WOOHOO!!! Here's my wife's Cornbread Salad recipe. I don't know where she got it, but it's great for a break from the usual.

                              Cornbread Salad

                              1 can Pinto Beans
                              1 can Sweet Corn
                              1 chopped Bell Pepper
                              1 chopped Tomato
                              1 can of Chicken
                              Bacon Bits
                              Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or mix)
                              Ranch Salad Dressing
                              6 Corn Muffins

                              Use a large round casserole dish or trifle. Crumble 3 of the cornbread muffins on the bottom of the dish. Next layer the Pinto Beans, the Corn and the chopped Bell Pepper. Sprinkle some cheese and pour some Ranch dressing over this. Next layer the Chicken, the Bacon Bits and the chopped Tomato. Sprinkle more cheese and pour more Ranch dressing. Crumble the last 3 Cornbread muffins on the top, sprinkle more cheese. Put in refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight before serving.
                              Had your salad tonight and it was a hit, Thanks


                              Joe T Haven't tried your Chicken Tortilla Soup yet. But will as it sounds good also.



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