Torchy's Tacos Green Chile Queso

This copycat recipe will let you whip up a big batch of creamy, green chile queso just like they make at Torchy's; plenty enough for a party.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 11 mins
• Total Time: 41 mins
• Calories: 200 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
• 1 (2 pound) loaf processed cheese (such as Velveeta®), cubed
• 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
• 2 (4 ounce) cans hot green chiles
• 2 (4 ounce) cans mild green chiles
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Valentina®)
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.33333334326744 cup minced yellow onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and jalapenos. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute more and remove from heat.

Step 2

Transfer jalapeno mixture to a blender. Add water, diced tomatoes, hot green chiles, mild green chiles, and cilantro. Cover and blend on high until mostly smooth.

Step 3

Pour blended mixture into a large pot over medium heat. Add processed cheese, chicken soup, cream cheese, hot sauce, cumin, and chili powder. Cook and stir until completely melted, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in lime juice; reduce heat to low.