Easy Tortilla Soup

Need:
1 onion
3 cloves garlic
1 Jalapeno Pepper
3/4 t. Oregano
1 t. Cumin
4 c. Chicken broth
2 cans diced tomatoes
Juice of 1 lime

Topping ideas:
Cooked shredded Chicken
sour cream
tortilla strips(baked)/chips
avocado
Cheese
cilantro

Sauté onion in oil. Add garlic and Jalapeno pepper. Sauté until soft. Add cumin and oregano stir until spices infuse their flavor. Add Chicken broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 min.
Add lime juice. Blend up the soup with an inversion blender or just in the blender. Serve with your toppings. Enjoy!!!

This soup freezes well, is very filling and healthy.

Ericas Chicken Caesar Bowtie Salad

Chicken Caesar Bowtie Salad

One bag Caesar salad (you can purchase a pre-made bag or just buy a head of lettuce)
Caesar dressing (if you have a pre-bagged salad it will be included but you'll need more dressing)
4 diced chicken breasts cooked, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste
3 cups cooked and cooled farfalle (bowtie) pasta {Or any other kid of pasta Bowties are good)
croutons
tomatoes and any other vegetable you would like (if desired)
coarsely shredded Parmesan cheese

Toss salad, Pasta croutons and cheese. Add chicken. Add packet of dressing if using bagged salad or add 2/3 cup Caesar dressing if using head of lettuce. Toss all ingredients together and serve with garlic bread, bread sticks or what ever you deem tasty.
++add Caesar dressing to taste. I always go on the lighter side and then have some handy if someone wants more on their portion++


I just make a Caesar salad and add pasta to it.
***This came from ericasbloggityblog.blogspot.com*** Thanks Rachael

Ericas Cream Cheese Chicken Enchilada's

Cream Cheese Chicken Enchilada's

8-10 Flour tortillas..( I filled a lot more than that.... I think I did 12 regular size and then 6 corn)

FILLING:
1 can cream of chicken
1 can cheddar cheese soup (optional)
3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
8 chicken breasts cooked and shredded
1 can green chilies
1 8 ounce cube cream cheese
1 cup salsa (just a rough estimate)

Mix everything except chicken and shredded cheese. Then Add the chicken and Shredded cheeses. (It is a lot of cheese and chicken to add so I used my hands to mush it together)

Fill your tortillas, generously. (the cook yourself are the best with this.) Place in Greased 9X13 Pour red chili sauce with cream on top. Top with more Shredded cheese. Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 min.

RED CHILI SAUCE WITH CREAM:
3 cups canned or homemade mild red enchilada sauce
1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of oregano
1/2 cup heavy cream

In a shallow medium saucepan combine the red enchilada sauce, cumin and oregano. Heat until it starts to boil, lower heat and simmer a minute or two. Stir in tomato sauce, then cream, and heat through. Remove from heat.


**This recipe is from ericasbloggityblog.blogspot.com ***