Recipe Name Chicken Tortilla Soup Submitted by Aroder88 Recipe Description Simple, healthy, and budget conscious Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 45 Ready In (minutes) 65

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups, chopped Onion, chopped 1 cup, diced celery 1 cup, chopped Carrots 4 clove garlic minced 1 cup, chopped or sliced Cherry Tomatoes 6 cups chicken broth or stock 8 tortillas (approx 7-8 tortilla, corn 6 cups tomato juice 1 1/2 pounds, raw breast 2 teaspoons oregano 2 teaspoons chili powder 8 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped 1 whole avocado 1 cup, shredded colby cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Steps Sequence Step 1 Bake tortillas at 350 for 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Break into pieces and set aside. 2 Heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Stir frequently until onions are translucent. 3 Add garlic and tomatoes. Continue cooking 2-3 minutes until tomatoes are soft. 4 Combine vegetables and 2 cups tomato juice in food processor or blender. Blend until smooth 5 Pour blended vegetables into large sauce pot or stock pot. 6 Add remaining juice, broth, chicken, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. 7 Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. 8 Serve warm, topped with crisp tortilla pieces, cilantro, cheese, and avocado (chunked or creamed for preference).