Classic Tortilla Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 2 slices bacon (chopped)
• 1/2 red onion (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 stalk celery (chopped)
• 2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
• 3 fresh chicken breasts (cubed)
• 1 (15 ounce) can hominy
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn
• 1 bunch green onion (chopped)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon old bay seasoning
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 0.5 (7 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo
• 1 tablespoon dried epazote (if you can find it)
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro (leaves only)
• 20 mexican key limes, juice of (or 10 regular limes)
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• oaxaca cheese (shredded) or monterey jack cheese
• cilantro
• sour cream
• oregano
• avocado
• crunch corn tortilla strips

Recipe

• 1 render the bacon until lightly crispy. add red onion, garlic, celery, and seasonings. cook on low med-high heat for about 5 minutes.
• 2 add chicken broth and remaining ingredients. cook on high heat until reaches a boil. simmer for about one hour.
• 3 serve in bowls and top with garnishes.