Souptober Day 8! Attempting to make Chili’s Enchilada soup with things I already have

[@jayjayelle]

Do you mean you got SOUPER creative? Ha-ha I'll see myself out 😂

[@kaedee13]

I'm walkin' right behind you! I had the same lame idea lol

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Ba dum tiss😝 I love a good pun 😂😂

[@jayjayelle]

@@kaedee13 great minds 😁

[@jayjayelle]

@@DollarTreeDinners saaammmee! 😂

[@kaedee13]

​@@jayjayelleyep 😁

[@klbriceno1]

I really love Souptober! This is one of my favorite channels, I look forward to every video.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I appreciate that! I love making these soup videos.

[@bluedazz]

I like that you show it is not necessary to follow a recipe as LAW. Make the the subs you need to with what you have. I too think the added corn and beans would make the soup more substantial. 👍👍

[@DollarTreeDinners]

You’re so right! Sometimes you just have to roll with it!

[@sueholdener4135]

I love this soup and I’ve made it a number of times. I’m not a big fan of chicken so instead I added lentils (precooked) and it turned out so good. It didn’t change the flavor and it’s rich and cheesy and full of protein.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I'm so glad you found a great way to make it work for you!

[@sunnieJ7389]

Lentils, what a great idea especially for my vegetarian sister. Thanks for the idea👏

[@amandas.4540]

Hey that’s a great idea! I’m vegetarian and I was thinking I’d omit the chicken in exchange for black beans and corn

[@phyltorkelsonp9268]

Nice soup! Never in my life would I have ever thought of crushing up the tortilla chips to replace the masa and I have been cooking food for meals for a long time. How wonderfully inventive and creative you are!

[@sueholdener4135]

I have been looking for a use for leftover tortilla chips- and this is a soup that I already make and love! This is the best hack.

[@heathersmeather]

I sometimes use a masa/water slurry to thicken chili or taco flavored soups. It was really good in a meatless chili I made recently with a little lime added at the end. 😁

[@angelaschaefer5883]

The lime I never thought of that. Thank you

[@cynthiaburton1971]

I know you don’t typically buy corn tortillas but for those that do you can cut up 1 or 2 & use instead of masa (not adding additional salt as with chips). They dissolve & thicken soups just like using masa. Can’t wait to try this recipe!!! I love soups

[@The3Storms]

Thanks for this tip!

[@jillgott6567]

You are awesome the amt of work, research, effort you put into your videos shows ! Great job

[@Yenneffer]

It's fun figuring out meals based on what you already have at home! It can get really creative.... of course, not all creations work out and if someone makes a bunch of substitutions and then the recipe doesn't work, they shouldn't blame the recipe itself. But it's really fun when it does work!

[@CarolSmith-k1q]

I had a package of thin sliced ham for sandwiches in the freezer from this summer when the grandkids didn’t eat as much as I planned. I used it in a ham and potato chowder and it was delicious! I love using up things I have, I feel so good about not wasting them 😁

[@KristaTheHungry]

LOVE the way you went totally off-script, what a great representation of REAL real life 😊

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Sometimes those unexpected twists are the best!

[@AnnSmith-tm4lo]

I use white corn chips to thicken my chili, it adds a really good taste and thickens it wonderfully.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I love that idea! I’ll have to try it.

[@robetpeery9084]

Great job Rebecca your always a pleasure to watch. 👍👍👍

[@mollysmith6055]

Ill be sad to see your Souptober seties come to an end...i love, love soups and have enjoyed all of these videos.

[@steviebuxton4923]

Yay! Sounds like a ton of new stuff in the works! Thank you for everything as always!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

You bet!

[@angelaschaefer5883]

It looks really good too.

[@kathy3178]

That is how I roll when cooking. A recipe is a great starting point. I enjoy tweaking it and making it my own.

[@mfndz7162]

I got so happy to see a new video!! You've definitely become a comfort channel for me!

[@xingcat]

What a great soup for winter. All the toppings you could add, and anything that's cheesy and can incorporate some sour cream would make me happy.

[@janabuchheit3389]

Looks heavenly. I would eat some right now if I had it. Adapting to what you have at home is brilliant. Thank you

[@DollarTreeDinners]

You're so welcome! I hope it turns out for you!

[@bsouthmama3010]

I LOVE when I have everything I need to make a new recipe!!

[@dryellowkate]

Me too. It makes me think I’ll definitely like it if I already have the ingredients on hand!

[@kathmann7402]

Love your creative ideas and your videos! Close to 200,000 subscribers!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MelissaCarlson-l6k]

Velveeta has always been present in my house. I've been eating it since I was very little. I love it too! It's just an easy solution when you want a creamy cheesy element without being fussy about it.

[@DianeWeikle]

I’m so glad I found your channel! I think you are an amazing person. Thank you.🎉

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you so much! That means a lot! 😊

[@lisadawson2652]

It’s always the most basic meals that are the BEST you are a genius 👍🏾

[@sharonr.177]

I would be happy with an entire October worth of soup videos! I would also be happy with one new soup recipe every month!

[@lyndamorris8463]

That soup is calling out for diced avocado on top

[@Vlaloca777]

Looks SO good! I love soups. I am the concoction queen at my house! My roommates love it. This is definitely up my alley for cool weather meals thanks for sharing 😊

[@amandawells35]

Before you said it, I was thinking corn and/or beans would be a great addition! Still good to know they aren't necessary.

[@traceyschuster7067]

Loved this one. Thanks for the reminder for the masa/chip switch!

[@defishe01]

this sounds yummy! i want to try this. i love being able to use what i have on hand to not only use up what i have, but to save at the grocery store.

[@Lottie_Girl]

Omg definitely trying this one. Looks like it was worth the 3rd degree burns 😂😂 (hope you're okay ❤). I agree with the corn and black beans along with the sour cream and tortillas strips. Yummy! Another incredible SoupTober episode! Also...I LOVE when you wing it and make things with what you've got! For people who have anxiety about following instructions (like my ADHD butt 😂), it shows that changing things doesn't mean it won't still be amazingly delicious and it has helped me to not be so anxious in the kitchen (I'm not the best cook lol). ❤❤

[@DollarTreeDinners]

haha I'm totally fine, just had a moment of "what do I do" because that HURT lol

[@Lottie_Girl]

@@DollarTreeDinners You were doing the "hashanuhshunuhshunuh" cool down technique 😆 Glad you're okay

[@renedarnell3418]

So, so happy you posted this soup! It is one of my favorites and the recipes I found online were a little daunting to me. Can't wait to make this. Thank you!!

[@shadowcatX2000]

I love the use of the canned chicken here, I have quite a bit of it and sometimes struggle to think of things to do with it.

[@jerrieanderson2245]

This soup looks so good! Thank you for sharing it.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I’m so glad you like it!

[@jerrieanderson2245]

I just made the soup with what I had on hand. I did add black beans and corn (excellent suggestion) and I used green chili enchilada sauce. If I had some sour cream it would be like sour cream chicken enchiladas in a bowl!

[@kakylong2]

Rebecca, I was talking about you the other day to my Mom & she said, "Oh, I watch her too." So cool. 😊 Since im a vegetarian, I think this soup sounds good even without the chicken. 😋

[@DollarTreeDinners]

That’s so cool! 😊

[@angelaschaefer5883]

Do you have good lentil soup recipe?????

[@pennynickels5216]

​@angelaschaefer5883 There are tons! I saute 1 onion, 2 celery sticks and 3-6 carrots (I like carrots in every bite). Add lentils and water or broth and simmer. Easy peasy. Freezes beautifully. Add rice, potato, sweet potato, oats, other veggies too. I

[@angelaschaefer5883]

Thank you so much.❤️

[@chrisharmon5453]

Soup in restaurants can be a great choice. Depends on the chef. It’s a great place to be creative.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I love to see what other chefs are making!

[@lisalee1110]

You can sprinkle some hot sauce or Tabasco on the top also to add spice to the soup

[@mwahl1686]

Things like that Velveeta... shall we call it a "situation"... make my heart so happy when they work themselves out!! 🎉

[@sunnieJ7389]

Hurray you’re back and with a delicious soup. You’ve been missed👏😊

[@purplebutterfly4756]

Ooh I love that soup so much and I live far away from Chili's so hopefully it turns out good I will have to try it.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

It is a very good one! 😊 WE DEVOURED it last night

[@purplebutterfly4756]

@@DollarTreeDinners I used to always get it at Chilli's when I lived close by there. It was always my fav and have been meaning to find a recipe for it and make it. The recipe you did looks pretty easy. I def want to try it out. That soup is so yummy.

[@rosemaryteddy8591]

Boy I felt sorry for you when you tried the soup. I know how it is to burn my mouth and tongue. I've only had Velveeta a couple of times but I buy the generic version it's cheaper may not be better but sometimes money dictates what you buy. Don't apologize for making changes to recipes sometimes you might not have exact food items. Just like you used the tortilla chips. Very Smart. Love watching. Have a wonderful day.

[@jmknudsen5357]

I love the fact that you could use items you already had and didn't go shopping.

[@debbiepowell8172]

This soup really looks very good. Thanks for sharing.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

You bet! I’m so glad you like it!

[@natasha8658]

Love cooking with subs to clean out the left over bits and pieces!

[@amitchell6419]

This soup looks really good! I love to look up new recipes to try and tweak them using what I have. I never follow it to a T.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

That's so great! I love that you're adventurous in the kitchen!

[@tanishahogan9396]

I think I would definitely throw in some corn and black beans (for texture, if nothing else).

[@amandagilds681]

I have an older copy, early 2000s, of Top Secret Recipes I found on Ebay for a few bucks, it's a lot of fun. I really love the Hard Rock baked beans...

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I remember those cookbooks! That’s why I looked it up one day and found their website

[@italjoe2]

Your tortilla soup is delicious. I got so many compliments from my family.

[@meganmanson6488]

I usually cook vegetarian, so this is going on my list for when I want to cook for fun instead of nutrition. I blitz grits in my blender using the dry blade to sub in for masa. Some sneaky red lentils might might hide in mine. 😊

[@poketographyyy]

What a SOUP-erb pun you made! Creative genius, you are indeed, Rebecca! 😆🙌🍜 Also, I feel like if you added a bit of corn starch to the soup, you could make it thicker and create a really good enchilada sauce. Thank you for being so resourceful and helpful as always! I also really appreciate how you compare the prices between stores live. Can't wait to see what you have in store next!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!😄

[@lisagrafton2529]

Looks amazingly delicious and comforting!!

[@MistressKhaos]

I adore being able to make a recipe with substitutes. It's like a puzzle to solve and usually ends up being way better!

[@melissalane-q7m]

Glad you revitalized Souptober’s soups, it’s a great series ! Respect & appreciation for all the work you’re doing on the 72-hour Emergency kit! Looking forward to more!

[@kathy51767]

I'm so excited every time one of your videos come up. You're a great cook, and your use of substitutions is next level. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@heatherbauer2387]

Please try Lasagna soup! Since you like temperature differences, I am positive that you will love it. My favorite part is a big scoop of cold cheese mixture up on top of hot meaty tomato bolognese. Yum.

[@macviera8609]

Love lasagna soup easy recipe from YT The Domestic Geek about 8 years ago. Thank you for your hard work, research, & upbeat creative presentations! Cheers Maggie 😎 California 🎉

[@nicolejeann]

I just found your channel and it is my new favorite thing. I love shelf cooking and getting creative with what we have on hand, especially this time of year. Love these videos!

[@robylove9190]

Great job, Rebecca 👏👏 👏❤

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you! 😃

[@sallygordin2869]

Looks delicious. You did great 👍 Blessings 😊

[@martinifontaine]

This looks really amazing! Thank you for the tortilla tip - I always have trouble finding masa, and that looked so easy! 🏆

[@adrieneb1158]

Looks so good!!!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

It really is delicious! We both enjoyed it a lot!

[@joannaazar7396]

Rebecca you are awesome! I love your videos ❤❤

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

It looks delicious! Thank you for the video!

[@MollyP23]

My daughter just requested that I make this soup one night for dinner, so perfect timing!

[@lindajenkins1431]

This looks delicious I enjoy watching your videos

[@candifeinberg3222]

I prechop fresh garlic and freeze in ziplock bags that I have drawn marks for 1" square. That way I always have fresh garlic to use that doesn't have the funny taste that precooked in a jar has

[@bizzyb27]

So creative!!!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you! 😊

[@cindymichaud7111]

Looks delicious. Can you try some low calorie soups and low carb soups. We need soup too! Lol! Thanks Rebecca, have a blessed day 💖💖✝✝

[@DollarTreeDinners]

In souptober day 6 I made a roasted cauliflower soup which would fit your request

[@LindaMoganOsborne-dm9cc]

I ❤ videos, they are so much fun

[@patbuegeler7770]

❤❤looks delicious.

[@GiftWrapped]

Our DT doesn't sell most if the things you buy in your state . For the Velveeta * we bought from Amazon) I started a butter flour paste added water cream and a cup of extra sharp cheddar cheese then added 1 Packet of the Velveeta sauce cayenne pepper red peppe-- a lot more and cheese less salty.

[@heidieho4470]

This is a great idea for storm prep food. This one pot meal could be made during emergencies. Love our visit. Peace

[@corisullivan9870]

One of my favorite restaurant soups! I am going to try this one too

[@stacyrussell460]

It's been super (or shall I say souper) warm here lately so any kind of soup, stew or chili will have to wait until Fall returns. I fully intend on revisiting some of your soup recipes later.

[@tauna8941]

You could have ground some cornmeal in the coffee grinder for a masa substitute

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Thank you! I don't keep cornmeal in my pantry and I don't have a coffee grinder, but I wanted to use ingredients that I know a lot of people may already have on hand! 😊

[@tauna8941]

@@DollarTreeDinners a blender will work as well and a cornmeal mix just add heat to counter act the sweetness.

[@theresaobanan3348]

I always use a tsp of bouillon powder as well..

[@hopehasty5039]

Wow- that looks sooo yummy! I rarely try soups at restaurants either (except Olive Garden, lol), so I never would have thought to try this without hearing that someone else really liked it! I can see where adding corn, black beans, and/or rice would bulk it up and make it stretch further... and if you got tired of it as soup before eating it all😆, I bet it would be great cooked longer to thicken it then using it either as a dip or taco filling! 😍Thanks so much for the great recipes, and I hope your burnt tongue and lips healed fast!! 😊

[@lindawells8167]

It didn't appeal to me till i watched your response to it! Now i'm sold!

[@loriloristuff]

This is one of my favorite soups!!! I make it at least four times a year. If you like comfort soup, THIS is the one!!! You can sub all over the place with this recipe, and you'll be on point. One time, I put cornmeal through the Ninja. Another time, I added some canned frijoles with the last of the bag of masa. I prefer the green enchilada sauce over the red. One time, I had none of either, so ground up some canned tomitillos. Thank you for a good video, and for just being you. 🎉

[@susieramick7202]

Definitely making this soup. I need to use expiring Cheddar Cheese Soup I'll try using it and if I need more cheesy I'll toss in a pack of Velveeta. Leftover would be great as sauce over enchiladas ( your famous tip!) Thank you.

[@dwynn57]

that soup looked superb! I love cheesy soups! I will be printing out this recipe! thanks for sharing! xoxo

[@daisyd90]

I love you subbed the chips for the masa. I always have tortilla chips on hand!

[@MarciaButler-x6o]

Looks so delicious!

[@addyop2176]

I love your recipies and your channel!saludos desde Mexico!

[@WYGOWarrior]

I love how you didn't need to buy anything to make this recipe! I would love for you to come up with pantry clean out recipes!

[@Desertthorn11]

I bet you could also use ground up corn tortillas for the masa. That I have

[@jacquespoulemer]

Hello Rebecca Mike and my fellow Oc-Toblerones. if you don't have masa (which is the dough you use to make Corn Tortillas You can indeed use tortilla chips but also Masa Harina (the corn flour they sell to make tortillas), It's a good place to use up stale corn tortillas (soak and blend) or just corn would work. (yellow or white (hominy)) Velveeta (I discovered in my overspent youth) is just a yellow cheese sauce, in a brick form. if you make a flour butter cheese sauce you/ve got a tasty substitute. (and you can use any cheese you have on hand, a great way to get rid of bibs and bobs of leftover cheese) Of course with this particular soup of you have any leftover enchiliadas (tortillas soaked in a red or green sauce) you can remove the filling, blend up the tortillas, a great way to use up and extend leftovers) Thanks everyone, all the best Jacques Mexico

[@carolwolfgang9503]

That looks so good!!!

[@KarenBowers4]

I am sorry I had to laugh at you with the hot soup because I am forever burning my mouth for not waiting for something to cool. Sorry for you pain. I do love this soup especially using the tortilla chips brilliant.

[@jenniferheadrick8018]

I see those ingredients potentially being used as an enchillada casserole or bake?

[@nataliegrooman4328]

How do you like your ceramic knives?

[@gamingwaffle1171]

I actually saw masa at the Dollar Tree today. I will have to go back and pick some up.

[@julietigyer3450]

Love Velveeta! Its comfort food for me! My mom used to send velveeta sandwiches with me for schol lunch!!😊

[@dianethoroughman9541]

Awesome job!

[@cecilialove]

Great video ❤

[@mistythompson1398]

You made me go check my Knorr chicken powder and sure enough I have also been doing with one teaspoon. Since there are no Knorr police, I will continue with one teaspoon. Thank you for sharing this soup.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Glad you’re not being harassed by the Knorr police! 😂

[@angelaschaefer5883]

By the way love the name you picked Souptober.

[@lisalee1110]

I wonder if you're able to get meat at your Dollar General Store. The ones in my town that I go to have chicken and beef , steaks. Today's soup sounds really good also.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

My dollar general does sell meat but it’s all canned or frozen, except for the deli stuff

[@lisalee1110]

​@@DollarTreeDinnersI got some chicken breasts and steak on sale and I barbecued them and they were really good. They were frozen but I just thawed them out.

[@TheTwinsisters2]

Interesting soup. Need to try it

[@tanishahogan9396]

My DT has been having Masa recently.

[@BonnieGrons]

Loved this soup video