Directions:
- In a Dutch oven or large heavy pot, heat the oil on medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, peppers, salt, cumin, and coriander for 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add the chicken and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cilantro and lime juice, and stir well. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
- Heat the oil in a heavy pot or electric fryer to 350 degrees F. Add the tortilla strips in batches and fry until golden and crisp, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with the Essence.
- Ladle the soup into 4 or 6 serving bowls. Garnish each serving with the fried tortilla strips, avocado and Chipotle Crema, as desired.
- Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Yield: 2/3 cup
- Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
- Chipotle Crema:
- In the bowl of a food processor or blender, combine all the ingredients. Process on high speed until smooth. Serve with the soup.
- Yield: 1/2 cup
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1081.63 Kcal (4529 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 566.93 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 62.99g | 97% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 69.61mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 5862.89mg | 244% | |
| Potassium | 2039.65mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbs | 100.28g | 33% | |
| Sugars | 11.03g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.19g | 53% | |
| Protein | 36.52g | 73% | |
| Vitamin C | 22.9mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 6.3mg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 180.5mg | 18% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 141.98 Kcal (594 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 74.42 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.27g | 97% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 9.14mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 769.6mg | 244% | |
| Potassium | 267.74mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbs | 13.16g | 33% | |
| Sugars | 1.45g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.73g | 53% | |
| Protein | 4.79g | 73% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 23.7mg | 18% | |
* 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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