Chicken Tortilla Soup
CATEGORIES
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 can chicken broth -- (46 ounce)
  • 1 can tomato sauce -- (15 ounce)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes -- (15 ounce)
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (I use rotisserie from the deli)
  • 2 anaheim chilies -- diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper -- diced
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 3 large tomatoes -- diced (3 to 4)
  • 2 garlic cloves -- minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce (I use the the chipotle flavor)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle peppers (optional)
  • Garnish
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 avocado -- chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro -- pulled from stem
  • 1 lime -- cut into wedges
  • 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
DIRECTIONS
  1. Throw everything except the garnishes in your crockpot and let it cook on high for 5-6 hours.
  2. Dress with garnishes and give it a squeeze of lime (a must:-) and you're good to go!
  3. Enjoy!
  4. If you are not using a crockpot, saute the garlic and onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil before adding the remaining ingredients.
  5. Simmer for at least an hour so that the flavors mix together.