Chicken Avocado Tortilla Soup

  I got this recipe from my sister, Krista, & it is AMAZING!!  I have tried other tortilla soup recipes & this one is the best I have found.  Hope you like it as much as my family & I do!!

Chicken Avocado Tortilla Soup

1/2 onion chopped

1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. chili powder

3 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 tsp. pepper

8 cup chicken broth

1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies

1 cup chunky salsa

10 corn tortillas

1 1/2 lbs. chicken, cooked

3 Tbs. cilantro, chopped

salt to taste

1 large avocado, sliced

1 (14 oz) diced tomatoes

2 Tbsp. sugar

shredded cheddar cheese to top

1 ~ In large nonstick pot, stir first 6 ingredients over med. heat for about 1 minute.  (onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and pepper until spices are fragrant)  Add broth, tomatoes w/juice, green chilies, salsa, & sugar.  Cover & bring to a boil over high heat.

2 ~ Meanwhile, stack tortillas & cut into 1/8-inch-wide strips.  Add to boiling broth (this will thicken your soup).  Reduce heat, cover & simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3 ~ Slice & chink chicken  into 1/2 inch pieces. Peel the avocado, pit, & thinly slice.

4 ~ Add chicken to broth, stir in cilantro & salt to taste. Ladle into soup bowls, top with grated cheese & avocado. 

** Note:  Can top with sour cream, & it helps cool it down if it's too spicy. 

Can also add a can of corn & black beans for color.

Serve with chips, corn bread, or rolls.

Enjoy!!