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Tortilla Soup
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 46
Great comfort food for any time! Great for light meal planning.
Ingredients:
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
(i prefer to use hernandez salsa in a can instead of diced tomatoes- it gives it an extra kick)
1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
corn tortillas (cut into 1/4-inch strips then fried)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups corn
3/4 cup shredded cooked chicken (more if desired)
1 tablespoon minced fresh epazote or 1 teaspoon dried epazote
1 tablespoon lime juice
cubed avocado
lime wedges
white mexican melting cheese (as desired)
Directions:
1. Place tomatoes, serrano pepper, onion, garlic and epazote into a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Place into a large pan with chicken broth, corn, chicken, and lime juice. Boil and season with salt to taste.
4. Take tortilla strips and fry until golden brown/ crunchy.
5. Pour the soup into a bowl and top with avocado,cheese, and tortilla strips. Serve with lime wedges on the side (for added taste).
By RecipeOfHealth.com