Monday, January 16, 2006

CasaQ Tortilla Soup

On cold, rainy days I love cuddling up to a good bowl of soup. What makes this recipe so good is the secret ingredient of chipotle peppers. Don't even think about leaving it out, it just won't taste the same!


Ingredients
  • 24 oz can tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ lbs chicken breast shredded
  • 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Toppings
  • Manchego or Monterey Jack shredded
  • Avocados sliced or cubed
  • Thin Strips of Fried Corn Tortillas or Tortilla Chips crumbled
  • Sour Cream

In a blender combine undrained tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, and sugar. Blend until smooth. Pour mixture into a large pot with chicken broth, chicken and chipotle peppers. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Place cheese in bowls, pour soup on top, then garnish with tortilla strips, avocados and sour cream.

¡Buen Provecho!