Shredded cooked chicken and broiled onion rings are added to chicken stock with a chopped jalapeno pepper, tomatoes and lime juice in this soup served with crushed tortilla chips, cheese and avocado.
INGREDIENTS (for 7 servings):
- 9 cups chicken broth
- 6 cloves roasted garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced into rings
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken meat
- 1 lime, juiced
- 6 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips and toasted for garnish
PREPARATION:
In heavy pot, bring the stock to a boil. Add garlic, tomatoes, chopped onion, jalapeno, and oregano to the stocks. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
Broil the sliced onions until soft and a little brown. Add broiled onions, chicken, lime juice to soup, and simmer till chicken is heated.
Place toasted tortilla strips in each bowl and pour soup over strips.