SPICY TORTILLA SOUP WITH SHRIMP AND AVOCADO

Spicy Tortilla Soup With Shrimp and Avocado image

Provided by Lynette !

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 c onion, chopped
1/3 c celery, chopped
1/3 c carrots, chopped
1 Tbsp chipotle chili in adobo sauce, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
2 tsp garlic, minced
4 c chicken broth, low sodium
1 can(s) white hominy, 15 oz, rinsed and drained
1 can(s) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 15 oz, undrained
12 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 c tortilla chips, lightly crushed
1 c avocado, diced
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and next 6 ingredients (through garlic); cook 6 minutes or until carrot is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
2. Add broth, hominy, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover and cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add shrimp; cook 2 minutes or until shrimp are done.
4. Remove from heat; stir in juice and salt. Divide shrimp mixture evenly among 4 bowls; top evenly with chips and avocado. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.