I found this recipe for a cheesier version of chicken tortilla soup, tweaked it a little, and it was really good. It was also pretty quick and easy.
Cheesy
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. Butter
⅓ cup Flour
2 cups chicken broth
8 oz. (¼ block) Velveeta cheese, cubed
8 oz. Shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
1 jar salsa
2 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. Butter
⅓ cup Flour
2 cups chicken broth
8 oz. (¼ block) Velveeta cheese, cubed
8 oz. Shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
1 jar salsa
1 can (4
oz.) chopped green chiles
1 cup milk
Crushed tortilla chips
1 cup milk
Crushed tortilla chips
Directions
In a skillet, add 1 Tbsp. taco seasoning and diced chicken. Cook until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Drain, and set aside.
In a skillet, add 1 Tbsp. taco seasoning and diced chicken. Cook until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Drain, and set aside.
In large
pot, saute onion in butter. Stir in flour until blended, then
gradually stir in the broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for two
minutes longer, or until thickened slightly. Add Velveeta, shredded
cheese, remaining Tbsp. taco seasoning, salsa, and green chiles. Cook
on medium/low until cheese is melted. Stir in milk. Add the chicken
Stir. Heat through, but do not boil. Remove from heat. Serve each
bowl topped with crushed tortilla chips.