TURKEY TORTILLA SOUP

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Provided by Diane Atherton

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 Tbsp bacon grease or oil of choice
1/2 c cilantro, fresh minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 large jalapeno, fresh, chopped and seeded (or you can add the seed for a spicier soup)
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp paprika
1 tsp oregano, dried
1 can(s) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can(s) rotel tomatoes, drianed (i used original)
4 c turkey stock (can use chicken broth)
salt and pepper to taste
4 to 5 c diced turkey or chicken, cooked (or you can use both)
1/4 c lime juice
flour tortillas, sliced into strips for frying

Steps:

1. 1.Heat bacon grease in large pot, add cilantro, onions, green onions, jalapeno pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, sugar, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook on meduium low until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and rotel tomatoes and continue to cook 10 minutes longer until tomatoes are heated.
2. Add stock and turkey and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
3. Cut tortilla's into strips; fry in vegetable oil over medium high heat until a light golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Lightly salt if desired.
4. Served garnished with fresh fried tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, grated cheese, etc. Enjoy!