chicken tortilla soup
 
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, plus more to taste
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, poached then shredded
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 5 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded, de-veined and diced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1½ tsp. ground cumin
  • 1½ tsp. chili powder
  • 8 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
  • Sour cream, for garnish
  • Shredded cheddar cheese for garnish, if desired
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then poach chicken for about 15 to 20 minutes, until cooked through. Remove chicken from pot; once cool enough to handle, shred the chicken. Place shredded chicken in bowl and set aside.
  2. In a dutch oven or large pot, heat the oil on medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, jalapeno, salt, pepper and cumin; saute for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Add the chicken and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
  3. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish to your liking---sour cream, cheese, avocado, tortilla strips, etc.
Recipe by sweet caroline's cooking at https://sweetcarolinescooking.com/2011/02/28/kick-it-up-a-notch-tortilla-soup/