8.24.2009

Tortilla Soup ( Similar to El Pollo Locos)

6Tbsp. oil
8 Corn tortillas, chopped
6 cloves of garlic minced
1/2 c. chopped fresh cilantro
1 medium onion chopped
1 can (28 oz) dices tomatoes
2 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp chili powder
3 bay leaves
6 cups chicken stock
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (use less if you don't like it spicey)
4-6 cooked chicken breast, shredded. (I buy the already cooked costco little chickens, it quicker)
Monterey Jack cheese
Avacado
sour cream
chips

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add tortillas, garlic cinlantro, add onion. Saute 2-3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil and add cumin, chili powder, bay leaves, and chicken stock. Return to a boil. Reduce heat. Add salt and cayenne. Simmer 30 min. remove bay leaves and stir in chicken. Reheat. garnish with monterey jack cheese, avocado, sour cream and tortilla chips.

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