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Chicken Tortilla Soup
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 65 Minutes
Servings: 6
Really good.
Ingredients:
2 chicken breast halves, poached & chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup carrot, finely chopped
1 cup celery, finely chopped (use mainly the leaves)
3 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups water (strained poaching liquid from chicken is best)
28 ounces tomatoes, chopped (cento)
1/2 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
2 -3 teaspoons cumin powder
1 teaspoon dried dried chipotle powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon basil, dried
2 cups corn tortilla strips, crushed in food processor (mission brand)
1 cup milk (optional)
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (or pepper jack)
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
1. Saute onion, carrot and celery in olive oil until very soft. Add garlic and continue cooking for 2 minutes more.
2. Add water, tomatoes, spices and tortilla pieces. Cover and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.
3. Add chicken (and milk if using). Cook 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
4. Blend in shredded cheeses. Serve with crisp tortilla strips on top.
By RecipeOfHealth.com