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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Chicken, green chilies, tomatoes and garlic are combined in chicken broth and lime juice seasoned with cumin and cilantro in this spicy soup served with fried flour tortilla strips and shredded jack cheese. Ingredients:
4 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded |
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth |
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies |
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chili peppers |
1 onion, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro |
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
Directions:
1. Combine the chicken broth, green chilies, tomatoes with green chilies, onion, and garlic in a soup pot. Add the shredded chicken. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes.
2. Add the lime juice, cilantro, cayenne, and cumin. Simmer for 10-15 minutes longer.
3. Cut the tortillas into 1/2 x 2-inch strips. Fry in hot olive oil in skillet until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
4. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and the tortilla strips.
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