posted by BarbCA 05-12-98 6:01 AM
Chicken Tortilla Soup
1 qt. Chicken stock
2 small fresh tomatoes
1/2 small white onion
1 clove garlic
1-2 small green chiles
1-2 Tbs. cooking oil
1-2 cups diced, cooked chicken meat
6 corn tortillas cut into strips and fried crisp.
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Crisp fried pasilla chile (optional)
Coarsely chopped cilantro (optional)
Heat chicken stock.
Meanwhile, blend tomato, onion, garlic and chile to a smooth puree.
Heat oil to very hot. All at once pour in tomato mixture; (stand back it will and should spatter).
Let simmer for a few minutes and then add to chicken stock along with chicken meat.
Add tortilla strips at serving time.
Top with a little cheese and either crumbled pasilla chile or a sprinkle of cilantro.