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Title: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Categories: Chicken, Soups & ste, Mexican
Yield: 6 Servings

1 md Onion; finely chopped
1 cl Garlic; Finely Chopped
2 tb Vegetable Oil
4 c Chicken Broth
1/4 c Red Bell Pepper; Chopped
1 tb Red Chiles; Ground
3/4 ts Basil Leaves; Dried
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
15 oz Tomato Puree; 1 can
1/2 c Vegetable Oil
10 6" Corn Tortillas; *
2 c Chicken Breasts; Cooked; **

---------------------------------GARNISHES---------------------------------
Avocado Slices
Cheese; ***

* Corn Tortillas should be cut into 1/2-inch strips.

** Cooked Chicken breasts should be cut up or shredded.

*** Use Monterey Jack or Chihuahua Cheese in this recipe.

Cook and stir onions and garlic in 2 T oil in 4-quart Dutch oven until
onion is tender. Stir in broth, bell pepper, ground red chiles, basil, salt
and pepper, and tomato puree. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer
uncovered for 30 minutes. Heat 1/2 cup oil in 10-inch skillet until hot.
Cook tortilla strips in oil until light golden brown, 30 to 60 seconds;
drain. Divide tortilla strips and chicken among 6 bowls; pour broth over
chicken. Top with cheese and avocado slices.

Source: Texas A & M University Extension Service

Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by Bill Spalding
on Jul 24, 1997