Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 packages chicken tenders, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
- 1 tablespoon coriander, a palm full
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, 5 to 6 sprigs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
- 1 large bell pepper, quartered and thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 (28-ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1 bag white corn tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded pepper Jack or sharp white Cheddar
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 4 scallions, chopped
- Handful fresh cilantro leaves or fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Directions
Heat a large skillet with extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add chicken, begin to brown 4 minutes, add coriander, thyme, salt and pepper, to taste, onions, bell pepper and jalapeno, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes and stock, heat through.
While the soup is working, lightly crush some tortilla chips and divide among 4 bowls. You need a couple of handfuls per bowl. Top the chips with a little cheese. Toss the avocado with lime juice. Top the chips with ladles of soup. Garnish soup with avocado, scallions and cilantro or parsley.
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By Fawna
Washington State
on January 09, 2012
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Fabulous! I should disclose I tweaked a couple things- I used steak fingers in place of the chicken, and added the lime juice, green onions and cilantro into the soup as well. I would recommend crushing the tort chips on TOP of the soup after dishing up cause they got soggy instantly once the soup is poured over them.
By Cindita
Dallas
on January 07, 2012
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Absolutely wonderful, easy and so easy to customize, as someone else posted. I used boneless chicken thighs. I agree the chicken could be shredded or cut into bite size pieces. Anything will work. Any type of vegetables could be cut and added.
By forreal89
on December 29, 2011
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This soup is so easy and delicious! I used a rotisserie chicken and once I sauted the onion and peppers, I put it all in a crockpot and let it simmer - its great for snacking on throughout the afternoon and evening!
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