ROASTED CORN CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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I found this delicious recipe in the Chicago Tribune. I served it with rolls and a green salad and it was very satisfying.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
8 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
2 red chilies, seeds removed, chopped
fresh ground pepper
2 ears corn, roasted, kernels removed, cobs and kernels reserved
1 whole chicken
2 corn tortillas, toasted, torn into 1 inch pieces
4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 limes, juice of
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
diced avocado (optional)
diced tomato (optional)
diced onion (optional)
fried corn tortilla strips (optional)
grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; add onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic; cook 1 minute, add paprika, cumin, chilies and pepper, cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
  • Add corn cobs, chicken, tortilla pieces, tomatoes and broth; heat to boil, lower heat and simmer 1 hour.
  • Remove the chicken to a platter; cool briefly.
  • Pull the meat from the bones; discard bones and skin, reserve meat.
  • Strain the soup into a large bowl; pour back into the pot and add lime juice, cilantro and salt.
  • Portion chicken meat and corn kernels into serving bowls; ladle soup over.
  • Add optional garnishes at the table.
  • *roastears of corn in a 400° oven, turning often until they start to brown, about 10 minutes.
  • *toasttortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until starting to brown, about 30 seconds on each side.

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