Mexican Tortilla Soup

Spicy soup with crispy tortilla pieces and avocado is perfect for a chilly fall night.

• 1/3 c olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 poblano chilies, diced
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 chipotle in adobe, chopped
• 3 c chicken stock
• 15 oz can tomatoes
• Salt
• 4 corn tortilla, sliced into strips
• 2 c shredded cooked chicken
• Diced avocado
• Cilantro
• Scallions, sliced
• Lime wedges

In a medium pot add the oil and cook the onion and peppers over medium heat until soft. Stir in garlic, cumin, chipotle pepper, tomatoes, stock and chicken and cook for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile heat a non stick skillet and spray with olive oil, add tortilla strips and cook until crispy.

Laden soup into bowls, top with tortilla strips, avocado, scallions and lime.

Serves 4 – 6.

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