Alethea’s Spicy Tortilla Soup

Name: Alethea’s Spicy Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups fresh green chilies; 1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; salt and pepper; 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 cup cooked chicken, diced

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 cups chicken broth
1 ¹⁄₂ cups fresh green chilies
1 ¹⁄₂ cups fresh tomatoes, diced
¹⁄₄ cup cilantro, chopped
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper
¹⁄₂ tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 cup cooked chicken, diced

directions

In a saucepan, sauté the onions and garlic in the vegetable oil until soft. In a large pot, combine the remaining ingredients, except the cheese and tortilla strips. Add onions and garlic. Simmer over low heat for one hour.
TO SERVE: Ladle soup into individual bowls up to 3/4 full. Sprinkle with tortilla strips and cheese. Garnish with cilantro sprigs or chopped jalapeño. Serve with hot flour or corn tortillas.