Tortilla Soup
1 tbspn veg. oil
1 medium onion chopped (about 1 cup)
2 stalks celery, thin sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1 jalepeno seeded and finely chopped*
1 pkg of chicken breasts (3) chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
2 minced cloves of garlic
1 28 oz can whole tomatoes undrained but cut up
2 1/2 cups water
1 15.5 oz can pinto beans (rinsed)
1 cup of frozen corn
2-3 tspn chili powder
1 tspn cumin
* dont be afraid of the japlepeno - its heat is cut by the simmering.
1. Heat oil in saucepan on med heat1 medium onion chopped (about 1 cup)
2 stalks celery, thin sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1 jalepeno seeded and finely chopped*
1 pkg of chicken breasts (3) chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
2 minced cloves of garlic
1 28 oz can whole tomatoes undrained but cut up
2 1/2 cups water
1 15.5 oz can pinto beans (rinsed)
1 cup of frozen corn
2-3 tspn chili powder
1 tspn cumin
* dont be afraid of the japlepeno - its heat is cut by the simmering.
2. add chicken till lightly brown
3. add more oil if needed, then add onion, celery, pepper and garlic
4. Sauté another 3-5 min
5. stir in remaining ingredients
6. simmer 15-20 min
7. remove from heat
8. stir in finely chopped cilantro (to taste -- 1tblspn to 1/4 cup) sprinkle the following on top of each serving or offer on table:
1/4 cup tortilla chips crushed
finely shredded cheese
more cilantro