Nearly Famous Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 ounces ½ cans diced tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
3/4 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 skinless chicken breasts, halved and thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
2 avocados, diced
Preparation
1
In a large stock pot, heat the oil over high. Add onions, 1/3 cup cilantro and garlic, sauté 3 minutes.
2
Stir in tomatoes and spices, then bring to a boil.
3
Add the broth, carrots and chicken. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook another 10-12 minutes.
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This is a great recipe for leftover chicken or a rotisserie chicken. Just add it in at the very end to warm it up!
About
It would seem that everyone has their own version of tortilla soup. Some are thick and cheesy; some thin and watery. I prefer a thin, but not watery, broth-based tortilla soup with LOTS of veggies and toppings. I developed this recipe years ago and would venture to say it is my MOST requested recipe. Both to personal friends or blog readers, I email this recipe constantly!
So here it is, ASP’s nearly famous Chicken Tortilla Soup, have at it!
Yield:
4 +
Added:
January 27, 2011
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