Tortilla Soup

Name: Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 medium ripe medium avocado; 907 grams carton reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups); 1 teaspoons coarse (kosher or sea) salt; 6 6-inchs corn tortillas (6 inch); 411 grams can Muir organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained; 4 servings Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 medium Anaheim, poblano or jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped; 1 lime, cut into wedges; 57 grams 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 79 milliliters small onion, chopped; 355 milliliters shredded cooked chicken; 59 milliliters vegetable oil

Tortilla Soup might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 21g of protein, 30g of fat, and a total of 462 calories. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Autumn will be even more special with this recipe. Head to the store and pick up cilantro, monterey jack cheese, chicken, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the lime you could follow this main course with the Lime Angel Food Cake with Lime Glaze and Pistachios as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

Cut tortillas in half; cut halves into 1/4-inch strips. In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook strips in oil, 1/3 at a time, until light brown and crisp.

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Sauce Pan

Remove from pan; drain on paper towels.

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Heat oil remaining in saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Sauce Pan

Add onion; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

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Onion

Add garlic and chile; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in broth, tomatoes and salt.

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Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.

Add chicken; heat until hot.

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To serve, peel and pit avocado.

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Avocado

Cut into 1-inch slices. Divide half of tortilla strips among 4 individual serving bowls. Ladle in soup. Top with avocado and cheese; garnish with remaining tortilla strips and cilantro.

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