Title: Legends Rancho Deluxe Tortilla Soup
Categories: Soup
Yield: 8 Servings

1 tb Canola oil
8 Whole corn tortillas; cut
-into 1" strips
1 c Onion; diced
1 1/2 tb Jalapeno peppers; seeded,
-minced
5 Cloves garlic; minced
1 tb Tomato paste
42 oz Canned tomatoes; undrained
1 tb Ground cumin
63 oz Chicken broth; fat free
4 Whole corn tortillas; cut
-into 1/4" strips
2 c Boneless skinless chicken
-breasts; cooked, shredded
1 c Avocado; diced
1/2 c Sharp Cheddar cheese;
-shredded
1/2 c Fresh cilantro; chopped

From: jouet@eve.telalink.net

Date: Tue, 27 Feb 1996 09:12:16 cst

Recipe By: Legends Rancho Deluxe by chef Michael Hanrahan
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1" tortilla
pieces - cook 2 minutes or until crisp - stirring occasionally.

Add the onion, jalapeno and garlic - saute 3 minutes.

Add tomato paste and tomatoes - bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes.

Stir in cumn and broth - bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium and simmer
~ uncovered - 40 minutes or until reduced to 8 cups.

Place half of soup in a blender - process until smooth - pour into a bowl.
Repeat procedure with remaining soup. Return pureed soup to pan. Cook
over medium-low heat until thoroughly heated.

Arrange tortilla strips in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 400
for 7 minutes or until crisp - set aside.

Divide chicken and avocado evenly amoung 8 soup bowls. Pour soup into each
bowl and top with cheddar cheese, cilantro and tortilla strips.

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