Chili Con Queso Soup From Neiman-Marcus(Tortilla) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 large onion, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 1/2 (4 oz. each) cans mild green chilies, drained and chopped
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans plum tomatoes, drained, seeded and finely chopped
2 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, cubed
1 can chicken broth
1 1/2 c. half and half
4 tsp. fresh lemon juice or to taste
garlic powder, cayenne, cumin and salt to taste

Preparation

In saucepan, cook onion in butter over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened. Add chilies and tomatoes. Cook mixture 8 to 10 minutes over moderate heat until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.
Stir in cream cheese. Maintain moderate to low heat until cheese melts. Stir in broth, half and half, lemon juice and seasonings. Heat soup over moderate heat until hot, but do not boil.