Tortilla Soup

MexicanChickenEasy35 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
  • 1 count onion, chopped
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 can (16 oz) tomatoes, pureed
  • 3 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 count corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1 count avocado, diced (garnish)
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese (garnish)
  • 0.3 cup sour cream (garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft.

  2. 2

    Add Rotel tomatoes, pureed tomatoes, chicken stock, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, fry tortilla strips in 1/4 inch of hot oil in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Add diced chicken and tortilla strips to the soup; heat through for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve garnished with diced avocado, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.

Tags

soup