Tortilla Soup

1/4 bunch cilantro, well washed (leaves only)
2-3 garlic cloves
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 small can of green chilies
6 cups chicken stock/broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can tomatoes
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. cornstarch dissolved in a small amount of water
Corn tortillas (about 10) cut into thin strips
vegetable oil
1-2 cups cooked chicken (2 oz. per serving)
Monterey Jack cheese (1 oz. per serving)
1-2 avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced

Puree cilantro, garlic, onion, chilies, and tomatoes in a blender or food processor. Heat stock and add pureed mixture into cumin and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 1 hour. Stir dissolved cornstarch into stock.

Often I don't add the cornstarch since I like a thinner soup.
Fry tortillas in oil until crisp; drain well. Add chicken to stock and garnish with shredded cheese, tortila strips, avocado, sour cream, salsa, or whatever else you prefer.

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Chicken And Shrimp Tortilla Soup Recipe

6 ounces fresh or frozen medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon cooking oil
4 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14 1/2-ounce size) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
3 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 2/3 cup shredded, cooked chicken breast

Tortilla Crisps
4 (5 1/2-inch size) corn tortillas
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Prepare tortilla crisps. Set aside.

In a large saucepan cook the onion and cumin seeds in hot oil about 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Carefully add chicken broth, undrained tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 8 minutes. Stir in shrimp and chicken. Cook about 3 minutes more or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Top each serving with tortilla crisps.

Tortilla Crisps: Brush tortillas with the cooking oil. In a small bowl, combine the teaspoon salt and ground pepper; sprinkle mixture on tortillas. Cut tortillas into thin strips. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a 350-degree F oven about 8 minutes or until crisp.

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