Ingredients

  • Ingredients for Jar
  • 1 cup converted long grain rice (Uncle Ben's)
  • 2 - 2 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips
  • 1 (5 ounce) can chicken
  • Mix the following seasonings and place in a thin zipper sandwich bag
  • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 teaspoons powdered lemonade mix, with sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup dried onion flakes

Method

  • In a quart sized jar, place rice, pressing down carefully.
  • Then add seasoning packet, making sure it can be seen from the edges.
  • Then fill the rest of the jar with crushed tortilla chips.
  • Close with lid.
  • Tape a can of chicken to the top of jar (or if you wish, include instructions for adding a can of chicken to the instructions below).
  • For 12 cups of delicious Tortilla Soup:
  • Carefully empty tortilla chips from jar and set aside in a bowl.
  • Remove seasoning packet and also set aside.
  • Pour remaining jar contents into a large pot for cooking rice.
  • Add 10 cups of water, seasoning packet and one can (10oz) of diced tomatoes and green chilies.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add tortilla chips, and cover and simmer for five more minutes.
  • Serve immediately.