Jim's Tortilla Soup

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Ingredients

  • 2 quarts Imperial Broth or turkey stock
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 ribs celery, sliced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 peeled, seeded green chiles, chopped
  • 1 pkg. sliced mushrooms, washed
  • 2 cups cooked arborio rice
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes/strips
  • 1 large can chopped tomatoes
  • 2-3 T hot salsa
  • fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 firm avocados
  • tortilla chips
  • shredded TexMex cheese
  • green onions, thinly sliced
  • salt, pepper, cumin

Preparation

Step 1

Method:

Place all ingredients, except the tortilla chips, green onion and cheese, in a heavy pot.

Slowly bring to a boil and simmer until chicken and vegetables are cooked.

Season with salt and pepper and cumin.

Place tortilla chips in individual bowls; ladle soup into bowls and garnish with cheese and onion slices.