It's winter time, which means I'm making all kinds o' soup. This delicious, cheap and easy to make chicken tortilla soup hit several spots the other day. So many spots, in fact, that I decided I must share it. This recipe freezes very well, so I usually double it. I love, love, love to serve this with my cheddar jalapeño cornbread (recipe below as well)
Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread:
1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
Chicken Tortilla Soup:
In a medium stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft. Stir in chili powder, oregano, tomatoes, broth, and water. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in corn, hominy, chiles, beans, cilantro, and chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes.Ladle soup into individual serving bowls, and top with crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, cheese, and chopped cilantro.
Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread:
1 box Jiffy cornbread mix
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
4 oz pickled jalapeños
2/3 cup cheddar cheese
mix together throughly and bake at 425ºF for 12-15 minutes. NOM.
Enjoy!