Chicken tortilla soup
Garnish with avocado slices and cheese. Use Monterrey Jack or Chihuahua cheese in this recipe. Mexican oregano will render a more authentic flavor.
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat up the 2 tablespoons oil in a pan on a medium heat. Cook onions, bell pepper and garlic, stirring, until onion is tender.
Stir in broth, chili powder, basil, oregano and tomato puree. Heat to boiling, then, reduce heat, cover lightly, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Heat oil for tortillas in a skillet until hot. Cook the tortilla strips in the hot oil oil until light golden brown - about 30 to 60 seconds - and drain.
Divide tortilla strips and chicken among 6 bowls. Pour broth over chicken the chicken broth.
Garnish each bowl with shredded cheese and sliced avocado. Serve.
Notes
Corn tortillas should be cut into 1/2-inch strips.
Cooked chicken breasts should be cut up or shredded.
Variations
Add sweet corn, cooked beans or canned chiles to the pan.
Source
All Foods Natural recipe contest winner. This is a recipe adapted to North American tasts and it is not part of Mexican food history.
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