Recipe

The Best Tortilla Soup Houston Junior League Recipe

	Rosemaryblue / All my dishes 1 year, 9 months ago Recipe shared with me. It is outstanding. Have made it for several years. Chicken, garlic, cumin, bay leaves, cilantro, chili powder and cayenne. VERY GOOD Prep:25m Cook:35m Servings:8	Rosemaryblu
	chicken cilantro garlic tortillas

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons canola oil

8 corn tortillas, chopped

6 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1 medium onion, chopped

1-28 ounce can diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons ground cumin

1 tablespoon chili powder

3 bay leaves

6 cups chicken stock

1 teaspoon salt *

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

4 large cooked chicken breast halves, shredded

GARNISH

Shredded monterey jack cheese

Diced avocados

Sour cream (optional)

2 corn tortillas, sliced and fried crisp (optional)

*I don't add this much salt. I suggest that you salt to taste

Directions

In dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.

Add the tortillas, garlic, cilantro and onion, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, bringing to a boil.

Add cumin, chili powder and bay leaves.

Add chicken stock and return to a boil.

Reduce heat.

Add salt and cayenne and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and stir in shredded chicken.

Garnish with Monterrey Jack cheese and avocado, and sour cream and fried tortillas if desired.

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Comments

krumkake 1 year, 9 months ago said:
That sounds like the kind of tortilla soup I LOVE - thanks for sharing this!

rosemaryblue 1 year, 9 months ago said:
Hi krumkake, this is super soup! I have made many different recipes for tortilla soup, and this one is truly outstanding. Hope you like it too. Happy cookin'.