BEST TORTILLA SOUP

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Provided by Erika Orrantia @burgandy01

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound(s) bite sized pork bits
6 cup(s) chicken broth
14.08 ounce(s) canned diced tomatos
1/2-1 - jalepeno (de-veined and seeded)
1 - medium onion
1 bunch(es) fresh cilantro (small fist full)
3 clove(s) garlic
1 - zucchini (diced)
1 can(s) drained pinto beans *optional, as i often make the recipe without beans
1 1/2 cup(s) corn
1/8 package(s) angel hair pasta
2 cup(s) mexican cheese (chihuahua or other)
- tortilla chips (crumbled or in small strips)
1 or 2 - avocados (sliced on top for garnish)
4 - limes

Steps:

Combine chicken broth and pork bits and cook on medium high heat.
In blender puree: diced tomatos, onion, garlic, cilantro, jalepeno (seeded and de-veined). After pureed, combine with chicken broth.
Add to pot: diced zuccini, corn, beans*, and break pasta into small bite sized pieces.
Simmer soup until zuccinni is soft and pork is cooked through.
Just before eating in individual bowls,top soup with tortilla chips, small handful of cheese, and squeeze half a lime.