Simplified Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients :

5 vine-ripened tomatoes

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3 cups chicken broth

1 cup water

1 or 2 jalapeño peppers (depending on your spice preference), ribs and seeds removed and roughly chopped 

1 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

salt and pepper, to taste

2 cooked, shredded chicken breasts

Optional toppings:

Crushed tortilla chips/tortilla strips (you can find these at the store near the croutons)

1 Roma tomato, diced

Chopped fresh cilantro

Shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, Cheddar, etc.)

Light sour cream

Directions :

Preheat the oven to 350°.

1. Slice the tomatoes in half. Spread 1 tablespoon of the olive oil on a foil-lined baking sheet and arrange the tomatoes on top, skin side up. Drizzle the tomatoes with another 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Roast the tomatoes for 35 minutes, until the skins wrinkle and the tomatoes are slightly brown around the edges.

2. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed, 4-qt. soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper and sauté about 5 minutes, until the vegetables become soft. Stir in the chili powder and cumin and cook for 1 minute.

3. Add the chicken stock and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then cover, decrease the heat and simmer 10 - 15 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, place the chopped jalapeños, the canned tomatoes with their juices, and the roasted tomatoes (included all the juices and browned tomato bits) in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Puree the jalapeño-tomato mixture about 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to the soup and continue simmering, covered, about  30 – 60 minutes.

5. Add salt and pepper to taste along with the cooked shredded chicken. Simmer a few minutes until chicken is heated through.

6. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top as desired and serve immediately.

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Recipe From : bakeitafterall.blogspot.com

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