Thursday, January 3, 2013

Chicken Tortilla Soup

A friend just informed me that January is soup month, so thought I would post this recipe for yummy Chicken Tortilla Soup.  The recipe actually came from my sister in law, but it is GF so I thought I would share! Enjoy!

Chicken Tortilla Soup
1 Large Onion
1 tsp Minced Garlic
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 (4oz) Can Diced Green Chilis
1 Jalapeño Seeded And Chopped
1 tsp Cumin
5 cups GF Chicken Stock/Broth
1 (15oz) Can Tomato Sauce
1( 14.5oz) Can diced Tomatoes
1 Can Corn (drained)
1 Roasterie Chicken deboned and chopped up
1/4 Cup Minced Fresh Cilantro (optional)
2tsp Lime Juice
Salt & Pepper To Taste
Crushed Tortilla Chips
Shredded Jack or Cheddar cheese
1. In a large saucepan sauté onion, garlic, chilies, cumin and jalapeño in olive oil.
2. Stir in broth, tomato sauce, diced tomato and corn. 
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in chicken.
4. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Add cilantro, lime juice salt and pepper.

5. Top with chips, cheese and sour cream.