REC - Joan Lunden's Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup - RFC Cookbook page 33

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Soups, Salads & Vegetables

Joan Lunden's Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Notes from former ABC morning show Good Morning America co-host and
author Joan Lunden: "This is absolutely one of my favorite recipes --
it brings back great memories of my college years in Mexico City. lt
is a delicious Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup that is quick, easy and
great for an outdoor Lunch or a light summer supper."

Nancy: It's fine without the tortillas, and even the diced chicken.
This is a
delicious soup.

1 chopped medium onion (about 1 cup)
2 minced garlic cloves (about 2 teaspoons)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 can (4 ounces/80 g) green chilies, chopped
1 can (15 ounces/425 g) Italian-style stewed tomatoes (chopped and
with their own juice)
4 cups (about 1 l) chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 pound (1/2 kg) skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into small
cubes
1/3 cup (about 40 g) reduced-fat or non-fat sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
fresh coriander for garnish

In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in oil, approximately 5
minutes until onion is softened. Add chilies, tomatoes, broth, lemon
pepper, Worcestershire sauce, chill powder, cumin and hot sauce.
Simmer for 20 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons flour with 1/2 cup (120 ml)
water
and whisk into soup. Bring the soup back to a boil and simmer for 5
minutes. Add chicken and simmer for approximately 5 minutes, until
chicken is done. Stir in 1/3 cup (40 g) reduced-fat or non-fat sour
cream,
salt, and pepper to taste.

Cut four store-bought corn tortillas into 1/4 inch strips. Lay them on
a
baking sheet with nonstick vegetable oil spray. Bake in a 400F (200C)
oven for 10 minutes or until they are lightly toasted and crispy.
Sprinkle
lightly with salt if desired. Garnish strips across the top of the
finished
soup with fresh coriander.

Source: Nancy Young - New Jersey, USA