Flicks and Food

Tortilla Soup

Posted on 29. Aug, 2011 by Johnnie in Finding Perfection, Fresh Reviews, Herbs and Spices, News Flash, Recipes, Soups, Stews and Chowders

Ingredients

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 2  Tbs. olive oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup green bell, chopped
• 2-3 jalapenos or small green chilies (depending on taste), chopped
• 2 cups frozen corn kernels
• ¼ cup ground cumin
• ½ cup chili powder
• ½ cup paprika
• 2 gallons chicken broth

Garnish

• ½ pkg. corn tortillas cut in strips and fried
• ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Avocado, chopped
• Tomato, chopped
• Cooked rice
• Lime juice
• Cilantro, chopped
• Sour cream

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté garlic, onion, bell pepper, chilies and corn in the oil for 5 minutes. Add the spices to make a paste. Then add the broth and chicken and cook until vegetables are tender. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes.
2. Break up some tortilla chips into individual bowls and pour soup over chips. Top with any or all of the garnishes.

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