Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Homemade Chicken Enchilada Soup and Homemade Tortillas

Chicken Enchilada Soup Feeds about 8

1 boneless/skinless chicken breast
4 Tblspn of flour
1 cup of cooking oil
1Tblspn of Cumin
1 Tblspn of Chili Powder
1 tspn of the following: salt, pepper and garlic powder
Roughly 4 cups of water


In a large pot add just enough oil to coat bottom of pot, cook chicken until done, remove it and on a cutting board or plate cut chicken in half to be sure it's done, if so set aside and let cool. Add remaining oil and add flour while stirring , let it simmer on med to low heat until flour starts browning, now add all the spices and simmer for about 5 minutes continue to stir. Now add water slowly on medium heat keep stirring continue adding water as soup thickens after using all the water and soups is thick turn heat to low, put lid on and stir about every 5 to 10 min. Meantime, shred the chicken and add to soup. After the soup has simmered on low for about half an hour or so. turn off heat. Serve w/chopped green onion and cheese. (NOTE:) For better flavor grill the chicken on the Barbie!!

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