CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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Epazote is a weedlike Mexican herb which adds a distinctive flavor. It is sometimes available at Fiesta and other Mexican specialty markets. Cilantro can be used as an alternative.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons corn oil
1 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo (seeded and diced to taste)
16 ounces diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
8 cups clear chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 sprig epazote or 1 sprig cilantro
1 tablespoon ground cumin
salt & pepper
1 avocado, diced
5 ounces grated cheddar cheese
6 ounces cubed cooked boneless chicken
3 fried corn tortillas, cut in strips
10 ounces fresh corn (optional)
3 ounces black olives (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat corn oil in a large pot, sauté diced onion lightly.
  • Add minced garlic, chipotle peppers, tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook until mixture is reduced.
  • Add chicken stock, bay leaf, epazote, cumin, salt and pepper. Simmer slowly 30 minutes. Add optional corn to warm.
  • Garnish each serving with a little avocado, cheese, chicken tortilla strips,olives and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.2, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 396.1, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.4, Protein 13.2

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