Hot Mexican Cook Makes Hot Mexican Soup

I promise you this soup will change your life. I am serious. When I got the recipe it was named something like Canned Chicken Tortilla Soup....Okay! How yucky does that sound. So I renamed it Hot Mexican Cook Makes Hot Mexican Soup. Cause I found that much more fitting. And yes, I realize I am not Mexican...but I cannot get caught up in the mundane details of life.

I also like to call this recipe, "How Do You Call Your Lover Boy?" And the answer is, of course, with this soup.

The culprits: Chicken (I will address your options momentarily), 1 can chopped tomatoes, 1 can Rotel, 1 can pinto beans, can northern beans, 1 can white hominy (DRAINED), 1 can corn (DRAINED), 1 can of chilies, 1 box of chicken broth, 1 package taco seasoning, 1 package ranch dressing dry.

And then there is the toppings. Not the necessities. Just optional. Kinda like accessories. But seriously, can't a good necklace and pair of earrings just MAKE the outfit? Same thing with the toppings on this soup. They were made for one another. Anyhoo: Tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheese, tomato, cilantro.Now chicken: I used this. Cause it is what I had. You can use thighs, breasts, or even a whole chicken. Whatever sends your boot to tappin and your hiney to wigglin. Ya know what I am sayin? I have even used CANNED CHICKEN and it is still yummy. That is so how you can NOT mess up.Start with: boil your chicken or open your cans or start your engines.

And then you have this. Just sit it off to the side. We will deal with him later.
Then I used the same pan - did not even rinse it. Cause I am a rebel like that and all.
And open up these cans.....now I left the chilies out this time cause my Twerps are eating it and they act like I put their mouths in a tanning bed for HOURS if I put those green chilies in the soup....wusses.
Dump them all in the pan. Sometimes I like to give them their space and try to segregate. Other times I make them mingle. It just depends if I have taken my Prozac or not.
Then go back to that chicken that has cooled down and use your fingers to rip it apart. I really like this part. Shh, please don't tell anyone.
Add the chicken to the pot and start pouring in some broth....about 1/3 of the box. Also, I forgot to mention you should have your burner on low during all this. Mmm-Kay?
Now add one packet of Taco Seasoning Mix.

Again, I used MILD here cause of my wussy Twerps.
And this is the SECRET ingredient that makes this soup become your new lover.
I kid you not...DO NOT UNDER any circumstances leave this out. I am telling ya....trust me.
Then mix it all together. And bring to a boil and then simmer.
And add as much chicken broth as you like. Some like their soup thick and some like it juicy. I try to please all.
Now add those toppings...and...
Hello Lover.
Come to momma.
I am straight up telling you, it is divine. I ate two bowls while typing this. Burp.
Go forth and make this...PRONTO....ANDELE. The Mexican in me says so. And then tell me if ya love it as much as me.

Hot Mexican Cook Makes Hot Mexican Soup

2 cans of chicken (or boil your own chicken)

1 can chopped tomatoes

1 can Rotel

1 can pinto beans

1 can northern beans

1 can green chilies (optional)

1 can white hominy (drained)

1 can corn (drained)

1 pkg ranch dressing mix (dry)

1 pkg taco seasoning mix

1 box (or 2 cans) chicken broth

Toppings

tortilla chips

sour cream

shredded cheese

fresh tomato

fresh cilantro

ENJOY!!!!

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CG