Nancy's Chicken Tortilla Soup
I developed this recipe after trying many varieties of tortilla soups in numerous mexican restaurants around town (austin, tx). i just couldn't find what i was looking for, so i made this up myself. it is my most requested dish from family and friends. i always make a batch when someone is under the weather and it has replaced chicken noodle as our ultimate comfort soup. Hope you enjoy!!
Steps
Place chicken pieces is large heavy bottom stock pot and add enough water to cover chicken.
Add poultry seasoning , chicken boullion cube , salt , and pepper.
Bring to boil and cook until chicken is tender and falls off the bone.
Remove chicken and let cool.
Skim fat from chicken broth that rises to top of pot and discard.
Return broth to a low simmer and add chopped veggies , can diced of tomatoes and green chiles , chili powder , cumin and sugar.
Remove cooled chicken from the bone , coarsely chop or shred , and add to broth.
Add more salt and pepper to taste and let simmer for about 1 hour.
Add cilantro and stir to mix.
To serve: place a hand full of crumbled tortilla chips in bottom of individual serving bowl , ladle soup over tortillas , top with shredded cheese and avocado slices.
Garnish with tortilla chips placed around the bowl and fresh cilantro sprig.
Enjoy the comforting flavors of this delicious soup !.
Ingredients
whole chicken, water, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, chicken bouillon cube, onion, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, fresh jalapeno, garlic cloves, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, ground cumin, sugar, salt and pepper, fresh cilantro, tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, avocado