A recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Chicken Tortilla Soup shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1/2 c. Onion; Finely Chopped, 1 Med1 ea. Clove Garlic; Finely Chopped
2 Tbs. Vegetable Oil
4 c. Chicken Broth
1/4 c. Red Bell Pepper; Chopped
1 Tbs. Red Chiles; Ground
3/4 Tsp. Basil Leaves; Dried
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1/4 Tsp. Pepper
15 oz. Tomato Puree; 1 can
1/2 c. Vegetable Oil
10 ea. 6-dia Corn Tortillas; *
2 c. Chicken Breasts; Cooked **
GARNISHES 1 x Avocado Slices
1 x Cheese; ***
* Corn Tortillas should be cut into 1/2-inch strips.
** Cooked Chicken breasts should be cut up or shredded.
*** Use Monterey Jack or Chihuahua Cheese in this recipe.
Directions
Cook and stir onions and garlic in 2 Tbs. oil in 4-quart Dutch oven until onion is tender. Stir in broth bell pepper ground red chiles basil salt and pepper and tomato puree. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Heat 1/2 cup oil in 10-inch skillet until hot. Cook tortilla strips in oil until light golden brown 30 to 60 seconds; drain. Divide tortilla strips and chicken among 6 bowls; pour broth over chicken. Top with cheese and avocado slices. "
