Chicken Tortilla Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chili peppers
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

• 1 combine the chicken broth, green chilies, tomatoes with green chilies, onion, and garlic in a soup pot. add the shredded chicken. bring to a boil, stirring frequently. reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes.
• 2 add the lime juice, cilantro, cayenne, and cumin. simmer for 10-15 minutes longer.
• 3 cut the tortillas into 1/2 x 2-inch strips. fry in hot olive oil in skillet until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
• 4 ladle the soup into bowls. garnish with shredded monterey jack cheese and the tortilla strips.