Chicken Tortilla Soup

By khovater

If you are looking for a quick delicious soup to warm you and your family, try this one! You will not be disappointed!

Ingredients

• 1 rotisserie chicken (de-boned and shredded)
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes-blended until smooth
• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups water
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth ( I added a bit more of this)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• red pepper flakes (to taste)
• hot sauce (to taste…I used Sriacha)
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
• 1 can black beans (rinsed)
• 2 peeled potatoes-cubed and boiled until tender
• Optional Ingredients for Garnish
• shredded cheese
• sour cream
• tortilla chips

Preparation

Step 1

Blend can of tomatoes in the blender or food processor until smooth.
2. Pour tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles, and garlic into a large pot. Pour in water and chicken broth, and season with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, pepper flakes, hot sauce and bay leaf. Stir in corn and beans.
3. Cover, and cook on medium/low heat for about an hour; stirring occasionally.
4. In a separate pot, boil potatoes until just fork tender.
5. Drain and add to soup pot along with the shredded chicken.
6. Continue cooking for another hour.
7. Top with cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips or serve with a crusty baguette!