Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Tortilla Soup

4 corn tortillas
2 -3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 c chicken broth
1 Tbl garlic, minced
3/4 c tomato sauce
1 Tbls cilantro leaves, chopped
1 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 bay leaf


Cut tortillas into strips and place on baking sheet and toast for 15 in. in 300 deg. Oven.  Crush about 2/3 of strips.   Heat chicken broth and add chicken breast.   Simmer until chicken is cooked.  Remove chicken and cut into pieces.   Return chicken to broth.  In another small pan, sauté 2 Tbls. Of the broth with garlic for several minutes.   Add tomato sauce and sauté for 3 min.   Add cilantro, cumin, and chili powder and sauté for 2 min.   Add sauté mixture to broth and chicken.   Add bay leaf and crushed tortillas strips.    Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 min.
       
Garnish with remaining strips/cheese/sourcream/etc.

I personally also add 1 can of black beans and 1 lb. frozen corn to add a little extra.   Could also add some petite diced tomatoes.


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