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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

We recently brought this dinner over to friends of ours that just had a baby!
Thought it was worth sharing with all of you!


Ingredients:
6 Tsp. Vegetable Oil
6 Corn Tortillas Chopped
6 Cloves Garlic Minced
1/2 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
1 Medium Onion Diced
1 Can (28oz) Diced Tomatoes
2 Tbsp Ground Cumin
1 Tbsp Chili Powder
3 Bay Leaves
6 cups Chicken Stock
1 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
4-6 Cooked Chicken Breasts shredded or diced

Garnish with:
Shredded Monterrey Cheese
Avocado Cubed
Sour Cream
2 Corn Tortillas, Sliced and Fried

Directions:
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add tortillas, garlic, cilantro, and onion, saute for 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes & bring to a boil. Add cumin, chili powder, bay leaves & chicken stock & return to a boil. Reduce heat add salt & cayenne. Simmer 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves & stir in chicken. Reheat & Garnish with cheese, avocado, sour cream, & fried tortilla strips.

ENJOY!

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