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    Tortilla and Lime Soup


    Source of Recipe


    foodfit

    List of Ingredients




    1 cup cooked, small or medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
    2 cups rich chicken stock
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1/3 cup diced onion
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
    1/2 teaspoon finely minced jalapeño chili pepper, or to taste
    1/2 cup peeled, seeded and diced tomatoes
    kernels from 1ear of corn (about 1 cup)
    2 tablespoons minced green onions
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
    1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    For the optional garnishes:
    corn or canola oil for frying tortillas
    1 or 2 corn tortillas, cut into strips 1 1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide
    1/2 avocado, peeled and diced
    2 paper-thin lime slices, each quartered



    Recipe



    Cooking Instructions
    1. In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

    2. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes.

    3. Add the garlic and chili pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 or 2 minutes.

    4. Add the stock and bring to a boil.

    5. Add the tomatoes, corn, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, cooked shrimp, salt and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.

    6. While the soup simmers, pour the oil to a depth of about 1 inch in a small, deep saute pan and heat over medium heat.

    7. When the oil is hot, add the tortilla strips and fry briefly until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.

    8. Place the diced avocado in a large bowl and pour the hot soup over it. Top with the little pieces of lime and the tortilla strips and enjoy.




 

 

 


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