Tortill It is perfect for Autumn. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes. Head to the store and pick up chicken, coarse salt, cilantro, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the grapeseed oil you could follow this main course with the Strawberry Crumble as a dessert.
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1 If you are starting with somewhat old, dried out tortillas, great. If not and you are starting with relatively fresh tortillas, put them on a baking sheet and put them in the oven at 200°F for 10-15 minutes to dry them out a bit. It is best to start with tortillas that don't have a lot of moisture in them.
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Tortilla
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Baking Sheet
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Cut tortillas in half, and then cut the halves into 1/4-inch wide strips.
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Tortilla
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Heat oil over medium-high heat in a 3-quart pot. Working in three batches, fry the tortilla strips in the oil, until lightly browned and crisp.
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Tortilla Strips
Cooking Oil
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Pot
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Remove the tortilla strips from the pan and let drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.2
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Tortilla Strips
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Add the chopped onions to the pan, cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Onion
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Add the chopped chile and cook for 2-3 minutes more, until the onions and chiles have softened.
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Chili Pepper
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Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
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Garlic
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Add the broth, tomatoes, and salt. Increase the heat to high, heat until the soup begins to boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Add the shredded chicken and cook until heated through.3 To serve, pit, peel, and cut the avocado into 1-inch pieces. 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.