Recipe

Tortilla Soup Recipe

	Bojangles42 / All my dishes 10 months, 2 weeks ago Tortilla soup is really a generic term for leftover soup topped with crispy tortilla strips. This is great with leftover chicken or pork. Prep:15m Cook:60m Servings:6	Bojangles42
	mexican easy

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Ingredients

1 med onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 1/2 c diced zuchini

1 can black beans drained and rinsed until water run clear

1/2 c whole kernel corn

2 c chicken or beef broth

1 can tomoatos and chiles (like Rotello), undrained

1 teas ground cumin

1 teas oregano

1 T New Mexican chile powder

1 T California chile powder

1 c diced cooked chicken or cooked pork

1-2 T oil

For garnish

Corn tortilla strips baked at 400 until crispy

Sour cream

Chopped cilantro

Shredded cheddar cheese

Lime slices

Jalapeno slices

Directions

In a hot pot, add the oil.

Add the onion, red pepper, zuchini, and garlic. Saute until the onion is tender.

Add the cumin, chile powders, and oregano and saute for a minute to help release the flavors.

Add the broth and canned tomatoes/chiles

Add the black beans, meat, and corn.

Bring to a boil and then reduce to a slow simmer. Cook for an hour.

Ladle into a bowl. Place a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of cheese, tortilla strips, and cilantro on the top. Squeeze some lime over the top and serve with the jalapenos on the side as an option.

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