Tastes Like Chicken! Recipes
(From Chicken Recipes Compiled Since 1992)

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Category: Soups

Servings: Makes 6 servings

Description: Based on the traditional Mexican soup sopa azteca, this rich broth features crisp fried tortilla strips and creamy slices of avocado.

Ingredients:

• 1 med onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 C plus 2 T oil
• 4 C chicken broth
• 1/4 C chopped red bell pepper
• 1 t ground red chiles
• 3/4 t dried basil leaves
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 t pepper
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
• 10 corn tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 2 C cut-up cooked chicken breasts
• Shredded Monterey Jack or Chihuahua cheese
• Avocado slices

Instructions:

1. Cook onion and garlic in 2 T oil until tender.
2. Add broth, bell pepper, chiles, basil, salt, pepper and tomato puree; simmer 30 minutes.
3. Fry tortilla strips in oil until golden.
4. Divide tortilla strips and chicken into bowls.
5. Pour hot broth over and top with cheese and avocado slices.