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Chicken Tortilla Soup with Avocado Cilantro and Lime

 

Ingredients -

2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
4 Corn Tortillas, stacked, cut in half, then cut crosswise in very narrow strips
3 (14 ounces each) cans Chicken Broth
1-1/2 pounds Butternut Squash, peeled, seeded and cut in 1/2 inch cubes
1 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, cooked and shredded
1 tablespoon minced Garlic
1 (14.5 ounces) can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies

Toppings:
Fresh Diced Avocado
chopped Fresh Cilantro

Lime Wedges
 
Preparation:

1. Fry up the tortilla strips in a skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil until crisp and lightly browned.

2. Drain on paper towels.

3. Add the chicken broth, squash and garlic to a pot and bring to a boil.

4. Cover, lower the heat and simmer until the squash is tender, which takes about 5 minutes.

5. Add the chicken and tomatoes and simmer for another 5 minutes.

6. To serve, place some of the tortilla strips into the soup bowls and ladle in the soup.

7. Sprinkle with remaining strips and serve with toppings.

 





 
 

 
   
 
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