Chicken Tortilla Soup with Lime

Name: Chicken Tortilla Soup with Lime
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO); 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 jalapeño, minced; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin (half a palmful); 1 tablespoon ground coriander (a palmful); 2 cups yellow corn tortilla chips (about 4 handfuls); 2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco; 1 quart chicken stock or broth; 1/2 cup sour cream, for garnish; Zest and juice of 2 limes; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (a few handfuls), chopped; 4 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced

December 9, 2011

Recipe information

Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)

1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 garlic cloves, chopped

1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped

1 large onion, chopped

1 jalapeño, minced

2 celery ribs, finely chopped

1/2 tablespoon ground cumin (half a palmful)

1 tablespoon ground coriander (a palmful)

2 cups yellow corn tortilla chips (about 4 handfuls)

2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco

1 quart chicken stock or broth

1/2 cup sour cream, for garnish

Zest and juice of 2 limes

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (a few handfuls), chopped

4 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat and add the EVOO (twice around the pan). Chop the chicken tenders into bite-size pieces. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the hot soup pot. Lightly brown the chicken, 3 to 4 minutes, then add the garlic, bell peppers, onions, jalapeños, celery, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 2
While that is cooking, place the tortilla chips in a food processor and process until well ground. If you don’t have a food processor, place the chips in a sealable plastic storage bag and crush with a rolling pin. Add the ground tortilla chips to the soup pot and stir to combine. Add the chicken stock and bring the soup to a simmer. Simmer the soup for 15 minutes.
Step 3
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the sour cream. Pass the lime zest, chopped cilantro, and sliced scallions in shallow bowls for each person to add to taste.

Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats

TagsSoup Soup/Stew Chicken Poultry Lime Citrus Fruit Starter Side Dinner Nut Free Easy Simmer Food Processor Cookbooks

Recipe information

Ingredients

Preparation

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Recipe notes