Neiman Marcus Tortilla Soup Con Queso Recipes

NEIMAN MARCUS CAFE CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Sauté first 7 ingredients in large stockpot until tender.
• Stir in garlic and taco seasoning.
• Add chicken stock, corn tortillas and cooked chicken breast.
• Bring to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, cilantro and Cheddar cheese spread, then simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add baking soda; stir well.
• When foaming subsides, add heavy cream and simmer 30 minutes more.
• Garnish with baked tortilla strips.

FABULOUS CHILE CON QUESO SOUP (TORTILLA)

Steps:

• Cook onion in butter over moderately-low heat in a saucepan, stirring occasionally until onion is softened. Add chilies and tomatoes. Cook mixture 8 to 10 minutes over moderate heat until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in cream cheese. Maintain moderate-to-low heat until cream cheese melts.
• Stir in chicken broth, half-and-half, lemon juice, spices and chicken (if using). Heat soup over moderate heat until hot, but do not boil.
• Sprinkle tortilla strips, green onions and Monterey Jack cheese over individual servings.

NEIMAN MARCUS' TORTILLA SOUP CON QUESO

Steps:

• Place the butter and oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat, add the onions, garlic, jalapeno and cumin; saute about 4 minutes, until onions are translucent.
• Turn the heat to low, stir in the flour, cook for a minute longer.
• Add the broth (chicken or vegetarian) and stir with a wire wisk until smooth.
• Add the tomatoes and salsa, cover the pan, and simmer for about 30 minutes.
• Just before serving, add the cream and bring the soup to boiling.
• Turn off the heat and add the cheese, stir until it's melted.
• Ladle into warm bowls, sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips and garnish with more cheese, if desired.

NEIMAN MARCUS SOUP

Steps:

• In saucepan, cook onion in butter over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until soft.
• Add chilies and tomatoes. Cook 10 min or so until liquid is evaporated.
• Stir in cream cheese. Maintain mod heat until cheese is melted.
• Stir in chicken broth, half and half, lemon juice, cayenne and salt. Heat soup until it is hot, but do not let it boil.
• Serve with mont jack and tortilla strips.