Susie’s Tortilla Soup

By nancyshield

From Susie Shield.

Ingredients

• Garnish:
• 2 1/2 tbsp. canola oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 1/4 tbsp. cumin
• 3/4 tbsp. dried oregano
• 7 1/2 c. chicken broth
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 2 lbs. cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 2 c. corn
• 1 can S&W chopped tomatoes (14 oz.)
• fresh cilantro
• cheddar cheese
• grated avocado slices
• squeeze of fresh lime juice
• opt. corn tortillas
• cut into strips & deep fried sour cream

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

In large soup pot sauté onion in oil over medium heat until tender. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin & oregano, sauté about 1 minute. Add broth, pepper & salt to taste & bring to a boil. Add chicken, corn & tomatoes and let simmer about 30 minutes. Ladle into bowls, garnish with cilantro, cheese, avocado, tortilla strips & sour cream. Squeeze of lime adds a nice touch.