The Best Tortilla Soup Houston Junior League |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Recipe shared with me. It is outstanding. Have made it for several years. Chicken, garlic, cumin, bay leaves, cilantro, chili powder and cayenne. VERY GOOD Ingredients:
6 tablespoons canola oil |
8 corn tortillas, chopped |
6 cloves garlic, minced |
1/2 cup chopped cilantro |
1 medium onion, chopped |
1-28 ounce can diced tomatoes |
2 tablespoons ground cumin |
1 tablespoon chili powder |
3 bay leaves |
6 cups chicken stock |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
4 large cooked chicken breast halves, shredded |
garnish |
shredded monterey jack cheese |
diced avocados |
sour cream (optional) |
2 corn tortillas, sliced and fried crisp (optional) |
*i don't add this much salt. i suggest that you salt to taste |
Directions:
1. In dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Add the tortillas, garlic, cilantro and onion, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes, bringing to a boil.
4. Add cumin, chili powder and bay leaves.
5. Add chicken stock and return to a boil.
6. Reduce heat.
7. Add salt and cayenne and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
8. Remove bay leaves and stir in shredded chicken.
9. Garnish with Monterrey Jack cheese and avocado, and sour cream and fried tortillas if desired.
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