Chicken Tortilla Soup

By Tbird

Ingredients

• 4 T canola oil
• 1 chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 c chopped cooked chicken
• 1 1/2 t lime zest
• 1 t cumin
• 1/2 t ancho chile pepper
• 2 cans chicken broth
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes w/juice
• 1 can chopped chiles
• 1/3 c Fresh cilantro
• 2 T Lime juice
• 4 corn tortillas cut into 1/2" wide strips
• 1 c shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 2 T oil over med heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened. Add next 4 ingredients; cook 2 mins. Add broth, tomatoes w/juice, 1 c water, chiles, cilantro and lime juice. Boil, reduce, simmer 15 mins. Fry tortillas in remaining oil; drain, sprinkle over soup; serve with cheese.