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    Tortilla Soup II


    Source of Recipe


    adraxlir

    List of Ingredients




    1 bunch cilantro -- washed well, leaves only
    4 garlic cloves
    1 small onion -- chopped
    2 fresh serrano peppers
    1 can (10-ounce) tomatoes with green chilies
    3 quarts chicken stock
    1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
    2 tsp ground cumin
    1 tsp salt -- (up to 2)
    2 tbs cornstarch dissolved in a small amount of water
    20 corn tortillas cut into thin strips
    Vegetable oil
    2 cups shredded grilled or poached chicken breasts (about 2 ounces per serving)
    1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese -- (about 1 ounce per serving)
    2 avocados -- peeled, pitted and sliced

    Recipe



    Puree cilantro, garlic, onion, peppers and tomatoes with green chilies in a blender or food processor. Heat stock and add pureed mixture with tomato sauce, cumin and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 1 hour. Stir dissolved cornstarch into stock. Fry tortillas strips in oil until crisp; drain well. (Or just buy tortilla chips.)Divide tortilla strips among 10 to 12 bowls. Top with chicken and ladle the stock over top. Garnish with shredded cheese and 2 or 3 avocado slices.

    Makes 10 to 12 servings.

 

 

 


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