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Spicy Chicken Broth With Tortillas, Avocado & Lime

A home-style Spicy Chicken Broth With Tortillas, Avocado & Lime made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Onions Removed Diced, Garlic, Sized Ripe Tomatoes, and Jalapenos Removed Chopped. Serves 4. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp
• 2
• 3
• 3
• 2
• 4
• 1 1/2 cup
• 3
• 1/2 cup
• 1

Method (preview)

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   In a medium stockpot heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the onions, garlic, tomatoes and jalapenos and cook for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are pulpy.

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   Pour in the stock, season with salt and pepper and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, heat 1 inch of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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   When the oil begins to smoke, add the tortilla strips in batches and fry until they are crisp on all sides.

6. 6

   This takes about 1 minute.

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   Remove them with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle them with a little salt while the strips are still hot.

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   To serve, divide the shredded chicken among 4 soup bowls.

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   Ladle the hot soup over the meat.

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    Top with the diced avocado and fried tortilla strips.

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    Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

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    Serves: 4

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    Preparation time: 15 minutes

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    Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Chupa 16 May 2005 www.fareshare.net