Mexican Tortilla Chicken Soup

Name: Mexican Tortilla Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium white onions, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced; 3 ripe medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 quart chicken stock; salt & freshly ground black pepper; canola oil, for pan-frying; 8 corn tortillas, cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips; 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 2 avocados, diced; 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (optional); 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish; 1 lime, cut in wedges, for serving

Submitted by Japanese Delight

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium white onions, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
3 ripe medium tomatoes, chopped
1 quart chicken stock
salt & freshly ground black pepper
canola oil, for pan-frying
8 corn tortillas, cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips
1 ¹⁄₂ cups shredded cooked chicken
2 avocados, diced
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (optional)
¹⁄₂ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
1 lime, cut in wedges, for serving

directions

Place a stockpot over medium heat and coat with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
Add the onions, garlic, jalapenos, and tomatoes; cook, stirring for 15 minutes until the vegetables are cooked down and pulpy.
Pour in the stock, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 1-inch of canola oil in a skillet over medium-high flame.
When the oil begins to smoke, add the tortilla strips in batches and fry until they are crisp on all sides.
Remove to a paper towel-lined platter and sprinkle with salt while they are still hot.
Ladle the hot soup into 4 soup bowls and put a pile of shredded chicken on top of each.
Top with the diced avocado and fried tortilla strips (and cheese if using).
Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

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