Southwest Chicken Tortilla Soup


Course : Soups
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


1 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup onion chopped

1 teaspoon garlic minced

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

4 cups chicken broth

1 can stewed tomatoes -- mexican-style

1 teaspoon salt

1 pound chicken breast halves boned and skinned - cut in 1/2 inch- pieces

1 cup corn frozen

1/4 cup scallions thinly sliced

2 cups lime juice

4 tortillas tortillas toasted, cut 1/2-inch
 

Preparation / Directions:


In a large stock pot over medium heat, add oil. Add onions and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic, chili powder and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add broth, tomatoes and juice, and salt; stir to combine and to break up tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken and corn and simmer 5 minutes. Add scallions and lime juice and cook for 1 minute, or until chicken is cooked through. Top each serving with tortillas. Makes 4 servings. If desired, serve with warm flour tortillas topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese.


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