Texas Tortilla Soup

6 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, coarsely chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 onion, chopped
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 bay leaves
6 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
5 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked

In a large stock pot, heat oil. Add tortillas, garlic, cilantro and onion. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. 

Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add cumin, chili powder, bay leaves and chicken stock. 

Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium and add salt and cayenne. 

Simmer for 30 minutes remove bay leaves and stir in chicken. Heat thoroughly and serve.

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