Zinfandelis Tortilla Soup

Category: Soups, Stews and Chili

Cuisine: Mexican

Ready in 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 c Onion puree

1 Corn Tortilla strips, fried

3 Bay Leaves

1 tb Vegetable Oil (or two)

1 1/2 tb Chicken Base (See note)

3/4 c Tomato paste

1/2 c Water

2 Chicken breasts, cook & dice

1 White pepper to taste

8 Corn Tortillas, chop coarse

1 1/2 ts Garlic, fresh, chopped

1/4 c Cilantro, fresh, chopped

1 Chopped Avocado

1 Shredded Monterey Jack

1 Salt to taste

1 ts Cayenne pepper

2 tb Cumin powder

2 tb Epazote, chopped


Directions

Garnish Notes: Chicken breasts should be cooked and diced. In large Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil. Add garlic and 8 chopped corn tortillas. Saute until tender. Add onion puree, tomato puree, cayenne pepper, cumin, bay leaves, tomato paste, chicken base and water. Simmer 20 minutes. Add chopped cilantro and epazote. Remove Bay leaves. Blend mixture briefly in food processor. Strain through colander. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Add salt and pepper to taste. To serve, spoon a portion of soup in individual serving bowls.. Garnish with diced chicken, avocado, fried tortilla strips and cheese. Serve immediately. Makes 8-10 6-ounce servings. NOTE: TONEs chicken soup base was found at Sams Wholesale Club in San Antonio..... Recipe from Arlene Lightseys column, "Chefs Secrets", 5 DEC 90 Zinfandelis is located at 741 W. Ashby Place, San Antonio, Texas.

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