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Chicken Tortilla Soup
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 12
I got this recipe by eyeballing an HEB soup kit. All of the measurements are negotiable, depending on your personal tastes; I add different amounts of veggies each time depending on my mood/cravings. This also freezes well, which really helps out for a quick but healthy meal on short notice! I always use fresh veggies; they come out better.
Ingredients:
1 green bell pepper
1 medium onion
1 corn on the cob
2 serranos
2 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 -4 chicken breasts
4 cups roma tomatoes
1/2 cup chili powder
8 cups water
salt, to taste
1/8 cup fresh ground pepper
1/3 cup cilantro
2 limes, juice of
8 ounces cheese, grated
4 ounces tortilla chips
Directions:
1. De-skin and boil the chicken breasts. You can use 10 cups of water if you want to save the chicken stock for the soup, but I usually drain it and continue the recipe with fresh water.
2. Chop an de-seed bell pepper, onion, and sorranos. Slice corn off of cobb, and mince or chop the garlic. Saute these veggies with the olive oil for 5 minutes.
3. Add veggies to the chicken, water, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Saute the roma tomatos for 5 minutes and add to the soup.
5. Boil the soup for 15 minutes.
6. Add the lime juice and cilantro and serve. On top of each bowl, add 1/2 oz. cheese and a few tortilla chips.
7. If you plan on freezing this soup, do not add the cheese or tortilla chips until just before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com