Pat's Chicken Tortilla Soup
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Soups
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2                    chicken breasts or 3 thighs
   1      large         white onion -- finely chopped
   3      large         garlic cloves -- finely chopped
   3      large         tomatoes pureed -- or 1 28 oz. can
                        -- peeled tomatoes
 

Preparation:

Sauté the onion, garlic, and tomatoes in 2 tblsp. Oil. then puree in a blender and then dump into a pot with 8 cups chicken broth. Add fresh ground pepper and salt to taste. GARNISHES (add when serving): 4 stale corn tortillas, cut into strips and fried in oil until lightly browned. 1 dried ancho chile pod or dried pasilla (stemmed and seeded, sautéed in oil, and crumbled). 2-3 cups grated white cheese (Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or Oaxacan) 2 avocados, cubed Sour cream, to taste Chopped fresh cilantro