Chicken Tortilla Soup
Makes 6 Serving
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 sweet red pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chili powder
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
1 cup corn kernals
2 tbsp lime juice
Pinch sugar
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
Corn chips
In sauce pot, heat oil over medium heat; add onion and cook until soft. Add both peppers, cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic, cumin, oregano and chili powder, cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes and broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer (covered) for 20 minutes.
Add chicken and corn, simmer 2 minutes.
Just before serving, stir in lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper. Garnish with coriander and corn chips.