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Title: Tortilla Soup, Legends Rancho Deluxe
Categories: Soups
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

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 cumin 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 among 8 soup bowls. Pour soup into each
bowl and top with cheddar cheese, cilantro and tortilla strips.
Recipe by: Legends Rancho Deluxe by chef Michael Hanrahan

Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter, by Sharon
on Wed, 15 Jan 1997.