Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Easy and Made From Scratch?  No Way!!


1 lb chicken breast
1-15 oz can petite diced tomatoes
1 med onion, chopped
1-4 oz can green chiles
 2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
1-14.5 oz can chicken broth
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 bay leaf (remove when done cooking)
1 can corn (optional)
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Combine all ingredients in a large pot.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 mins.  Remove chicken breasts from the soup and let cool for about 5 mins.  Shred chicken with a fork and add back to soup.  Return to boil, reduce heat and simmer for an additional 10 mins..

Garnish soup with shredded cheese, tortilla chips, and sour cream.

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