Zinfandeli's Tortilla Soup Recipe

ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
8 corn tortillas, chopped coarsely
2 cups onion puree
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons cumin powder
3 bay leaves
3/4 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoon chicken base
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons epazote, chopped
1 salt, to taste
1 white pepper, to taste
2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1 chopped avocado
shredded monterey jack cheese

directions

In large Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil. Add garlic and 8 chopped corn tortillas. Saute until tender.

Add onion puree, tomato puree, cayenne pepper, cumin, bay leaves, tomato paste, chicken base and water. Simmer 20 minutes. Add chopped cilantro and epazote. Remove Bay leaves. Blend mixture briefly in food processor. Strain through colander.

Adjust seasoning if necessary. Add salt and pepper to taste.

To serve, spoon a portion of soup in individual serving bowls. Garnish with diced chicken, avocado, fried tortilla strips and cheese. Serve immediately.

nutrition data

265 calories, 13 grams fat, 25 grams carbohydrates, 15 grams protein per serving.

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