Tortilla Soup

Mmm! This is so good! I like to grab a Rotisserie chicken and shred the meat because it makes this meal super fast. Both Cal and I loved this soup! Best recipe I've ever had for tortilla soup.

From: Sister's Cafe

1Tb olive oil 1 large onion chopped 1 can diced green chilis
1 lb chicken-cooked and shredded
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (opt.) 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 16 oz can diced tomatoes
1 can small white beans 1 can chicken broth 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 lime squeezed over soup
salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot, heat oil and sauté onion and chilies. Saute until tender. Add the chicken (*I have been using the frozen chicken tenders from Costco--I just put them on a plate in the microwave frozen at 50 % power for 15 minutes--they are super tender and moist and shred up beautifully!)and spices. Add tomatoes, beans and fresh cilantro. Add the broth.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or longer to bring out flavors. Ladle into bowls & garnish.
Garnish:
10 yellow corn tortillas-sliced and baked*
1 large avocado
Sour cream

*Cut tortillas into thin strips using a pizza cutter. Spray with cooking oil ( like Pam), sprinkle with kosher salt and bake in 350 oven until lightly

brown and crisp.