| South of the Border TORTILLA Soup Ingredients: Black Beans, Vegetables, Herbs and Spices. Additions: 6 C. Chicken Broth 1 C. Water 2 Whole, Boneless, Fresh Chicken Breasts, Cut up into small pieces or Shredded Leftover Cooked Chicken 8 oz. Salsa 4 oz. Tortilla Chips Crumbled (a thicker chip works best) or 4-6 Fresh Tortillas. Cut into Strips & Fried quickly. Cooking Directions: In a 3 or 4 qt. pot bring broth and water to a boil, add mix and chicken. Simmer covered for 20 minutes. Add salsa and simmer covered 10 minutes more. Crumble chips into bowls, pour hot soup on top and serve. Serves: 5 Cooking Time: 30 minutes Inventive Soup Varations: This soup is so good it may call for a party. With your pot of soup, small bowls filled with optional garnishes of chopped fresh cilantro, diced fresh avocado or thin slices of fresh lime make a festive presentation! If you prefer, try shrimp as an addition instead of chicken for a delicious Mexican Menu. Gluten Free Item |
