I call this: The Captain's Tortilla Soup
Ingredients
2 tbsp corn or vegetable oil
1C Onion, diced
1C Carrots, diced
1C Celery
1 Clove Garlic, diced
2 Jalapenos, diced
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
16oz (4 cans) chicken broth
16oz (1 can) Rotel tomatoes, diced
1 packet, taco seasoning (McCormicks)
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
2-3 chicken breasts
Lime Juice
1C fresh cilantro
Corn Tortillas (cut into small pieces)
12oz cheese (monterey jack, or Mexican blend), shredded
Directions
In a large saucepan heat the oil.
Add onions & cook for 2 mins
Add celery & carrots, garlic & jalapenos, cook for 1 more min
Pour in broth, tomatoes, taco seasoning, salt, pepper & bring to a boil
Once boiling, lower heat to simmer & add chicken to cook it
Cook for 20-25 mins
When chicken is done, remove it & slice/shred it as you desire
Add lime juice & cilantro to the pot
Serve by placing chicken in bowl, then cover with soup, top with tortilla strips and cheese