Why do they call it a Tortilla soup?
Hahabogus wrote:
> Very tasty
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> Nancy's Chicken Tortilla Soup
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> soups
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> 1 medium onion chopped
> 2 stalks celery chopped
> 1 carrot; chopped
> 2-3 garlic cloves minced (more works too)
> 2 tbsp vegetable oil
> 1 4 oz can green chiles
> 1 15oz can italian herbed tomatoes chopped; with juice
> 4 cups chicken stock; 4 -6 cups
> 1 tsp lemon pepper (use a strong brand that has no salt added)
> 2 tsp worchester sauce
> 1 tsp chili powder
> 1 tsp ground cumin powder
> 1/2 tsp hot sauce (to taste)
> 1/2 cup water
> 4 tbsp flour* (you could change this... I don't even use it)
> 1 lb chicken parts skinned and de-boned; I use thighs or Italian sausage)
> 1/3 cup sour cream; see note
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> In a heavy large dutch oven over medium heat soften the onion carrot and
> celery in the oil. Add the minced garlic and cook about one more minute.
> Add the green chiles and the chopped tomatoes, then add the chicken stock
> and the seasoning. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
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> *In a small bowl stir together the flour and water then add to soup. Simmer
> 5 minutes more. Used as a thickener; possible subs guar gum etc... Not
> truly necessary.
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> Add the chopped chicken meat. Simmer till meat is just cooked. Approx 15
> minutes
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> stir in the sour cream and serve.
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> Note if you are going to freeze parts of this don't add the sour cream till
> ready to serve. Sour cream doesn't freeze well.
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> Starchless in Manitoba.
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