ZEKE'S TORTILLA SOUP

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An authentic, savory soup from the Mexican food capital of the world - El Paso Texas! You can cut back on some of the fat by baking the tortilla strips instead of deep-frying.

Provided by ZEKE718

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 cups vegetable oil for frying
36 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips
15 cups water
15 cubes chicken bouillon
1 (14 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
1 small onion
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ cup dried oregano
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

Steps:

In a saucepan, cover chicken breasts with water and boil for 30 minutes, or until tender. Shred into small pieces; set aside. Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep-fryer or large cast-iron skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry tortilla strips from about 6 tortillas at a time, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
In a large stockpot, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the bouillon cubes and reduce heat to a simmer. In a blender, combine the can of tomatoes, onion and garlic. Blend on high until smooth. Pour the blended mixture into the stockpot and stir in the coriander, cumin, black pepper, chili powder and oregano. Add carrots, celery and diced tomatoes with chilies. Cover pot and simmer for about 25 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Stir in shredded chicken and cook 5 more minutes.
Serve hot topped with fried tortilla strips, and garnish with shredded cheese and avocado slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 60.1 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1838.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

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Jessa

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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. Overall, it's a good soup but it needs a little something extra.

Will W Pitts

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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the fact that it's so healthy. I will definitely be making this again and again.

Colleen Strader

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This soup was amazing! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the soup was so hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.

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