Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

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The Soup:

  • 16 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies, not drained
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 tbsp snipped cilantro
  • 2 tsp sugar (I use honey)
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1-1 1/2 lbs chicken breast cut up
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers and a little adobo sauce from the can
  • 2 tortillas shredded to thicken soup if desired
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The Garnish:

  • 1 avocado, cut up
  • shredded Monterrey jack cheese
  • sour cream
  • fried tortillas (cut into strips and fried in coconut oil)
Bowl of homemade chicken tortilla soup topped with avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and crispy tortilla strips.
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes

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Cook Time: 40 Minutes

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Total Time: 60 Minutes

Yields: 6-8 servings

Directions

  1. In a food processor or blender combined un-drained tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, and sugar or honey. Cover and blend until nearly smooth. Put mixture into a large pot with chicken broth, chicken, and chipotle peppers. Bring to a boil and cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add 2 shredded tortillas if desired.
  2. Serve with cheese, avocados, sour cream, and fried tortillas

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