El Torito Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 quarts chicken broth
1 red onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 boiling potato, diced
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 bay leaf
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 tsp chipotle chile in adobo, pureed
1 tsp pickled jalapeno pepper , chile seeded chopped
1 tsp dried mexican oregano
1/8 tsp cumin
salt , to taste
white pepper , to taste
1 zucchini, diced
1 yellow squash, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 lime , juice of
2 tbsp sweet sherry (preferably harvey's bristol cream)
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
4 corn tortillas (cut into thin strips)
oil
1/2 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded
8 slices avocados
fresh cilantro leaves

Directions:

Poach chicken breast in simmering chicken broth until done through, about 10 minutes.
Set aside until cool enough to handle and shred.
Combine chicken broth, chicken, red onion, carrots, potato, tomato paste, bay leaf, garlic, chipotle and jalapeno chilies, oregano, cumin and salt and pepper in large saucepan.
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Correct seasoning, if necessary.
Add zucchini, squash, pepper, lime juice and Sherry.
Bring again to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Add cilantro and mint.
Stir, then remove from heat.
To assemble, fry tortilla strips in hot oil until crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
Ladle soup into each bowl.
Sprinkle with shredded cheese and tortilla strips.
Garnish each bowl with avocado slice and sprig cilantro. Serve at once.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	577.95 Kcal (2420 kJ)
Calories from fat	367.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.82g	63%
Cholesterol	60.1mg	20%
Sodium	1678.33mg	70%
Potassium	1703.38mg	36%
Total Carbs	33.4g	11%
Sugars	6.31g	25%
Dietary Fiber	17.07g	68%
Protein	24.35g	49%
Vitamin C	62.3mg	104%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	30%
Iron	17mg	95%
Calcium	297.3mg	30%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	78.64 Kcal (329 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.55g	63%
Cholesterol	8.18mg	20%
Sodium	228.36mg	70%
Potassium	231.77mg	36%
Total Carbs	4.54g	11%
Sugars	0.86g	25%
Dietary Fiber	2.32g	68%
Protein	3.31g	49%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	104%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	30%
Iron	2.3mg	95%
Calcium	40.5mg	30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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