FAJITA CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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Warm and wonderful! I have tasted many chicken tortilla soups that were very good, but adapted this one to my own tastes. The fajita spiced chicken really makes it!

Provided by Chef Menel

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package chicken breasts, diced (pre-marinated in fajita seasoning)
8 cups chicken broth
1 onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 avocado, fresh sliced
1 (16 ounce) package monterey jack cheese
1 (13 ounce) bag tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Pour chicken broth and about a quart of water into large pot. Bring to boil and add chicken, onion and cilantro. Boil for about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add tomatoes, tomato sauce and cumin and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
  • In separate bowls, place about 5 tortilla chips, a little Monterey jack cheese and a slice of avocado.
  • Spoon chicken soup into the bowls over the tortillas, cheese and avocado.
  • Can add a dollop of sour cream to the top if desired.

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