Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons corn oil
- 4 corn tortillas, coarsely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh epazote or cilantro
- 1 cup fresh onion, pureed
- 2 cups pureed fresh tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 4 tablespoons canned tomato puree
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- Salt
- Cayenne pepper
- 1 cooked chicken breast cut into strips
- 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and cubed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 corn tortillas, cut in strips and fried until crisp
Directions
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute tortillas with garlic and epazote over medium heat until tortillas are soft.
Add onion and fresh tomato puree and bring to a boil. Add cumin, chili powder, bay leaves, canned tomato puree and chicken stock. Bring to a boil again, then reduce heat to simmer. Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste, and cook stirring frequently for 30 minutes. Skim fat from surface, if necessary.
Strain and pour into warm soup bowls. Garnish with an equal portion of chicken breast, avocado, shredded cheese and crisp tortilla strips. Serve Immediately.
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By cwvickers_9845585
Fairhope, AL
on January 13, 2012
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Declicious!!! I use a roasted chicken.
By whattawaffle
santa ana, CA
on November 12, 2010
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LOVED IT! I changed it a little bit, i used a little over one quart of chicken BROTH instead. still turned out wonderful!
By ameenehe_680350
Dallas, TX
on February 10, 2010
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I am not a cook, nor do I enjoy cooking but I love tortilla soup. My husband is a great cook and I was trying to find some dishes that he couldn't take over. This fit the bill. I am not overwhelmed by the ingredients, I have most of them on hand constantly and the taste is exceptional. You can really impress with this dish.
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