Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Tortilla soup

(makes about 4 servings)

Soup:

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3/4 serrano pepper, finely chopped (entire pepper should be fine)
  • 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes with garlic
  • 32 oz box low salt chicken broth
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 2 c. cooked chicken breast
  • 1/3 c. frozen corn (more is fine)
Toppings:

  • tortilla strips, toasted in a skillet
  • grated cheese
  • cilantro
  • lime
  • avocado would be fine too
Saute onion and pepper until softened.  Add tomatoes and some of the chicken broth.  Blend until somewhat smoother.  Add rest of broth and spices.  Simmer 10 minutes.  Add chicken and corn and heat through.

Serve with desired toppings.