Chicken and Tortilla Mexican-Style Soup
Chicken and Tortilla Mexican-Style Soup
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) hot pepper (jalapeño or similar), cored and chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 can 14 ounces (398 ml) diced tomatoes, drained
- 6 cups (1.5 litres) chicken broth
- 1 lime, washed and halved
- Salt and pepper
- 2 cups (500 ml) cooked chicken, chopped
- 3 round 7-inch (18-cm) tortillas
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 avocado, peeled and cubed
- 1 mango, peeled and cut into julienne
- Chopped fresh cilantro, to taste
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Sour cream
Instructions
- In a saucepan, soften the onion, garlic and pepper in the oil.
- Add the tomatoes, broth and lime pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove the lime. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning.
Chicken and Tortilla Mexican-Style Soup