Chicken Tortilla Soup

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb chicken tenders
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leave, 5 to 6 sprigs
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
• 1/2 large bell pepper, quartered and thinly sliced
• 0.5 (28 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 1/2 quart chicken stock
• 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese or 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 2 scallions, chopped
• cilantro, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 heat a large skillet with extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. add chicken, begin to brown 4 minutes, add thyme, salt and pepper, to taste, onions, bell pepper and season with salt and pepper, to taste. cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. add tomatoes and stock, heat through.
• 2 while the soup is working, lightly crush some tortilla chips and divide among your bowls. you need a couple of handfuls per bowl. top the chips with a little cheese. toss with lime juice. top the chips with ladles of soup. garnish soup with scallions and cilantro or parsley.