Chicken Tortilla Soup a la Ricardo
Why I Love This Recipe
Rick is the Foursquare Mayor of his local Mexican restaurant. That should give you a little indication just how much he loves Mexican food. A great and healthy way to enjoy the flavor of Mexico is with Chicken Toritilla Soup.
Ingredients You'll Need
2 chicken breasts
2 quarts of chicken broth
1 chicken foot (optional - for good luck)
4 diced tomatoes
2 diced onions
2 diced jalapenos (optional - for extra heat)
3 limes
6 sprigs of fresh cilantro (chopped)
2 avocados (thinly sliced wedges)
4 corn tortillas
corn oil or canola oil
salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Soup Directions
In a large pot, simmer the chicken breast in the chicken broth for about 5 minutes
Remove the breast from the broth
Reduce to medium heat, add tomatoes and onions & optional jalapenos
Shred the chicken breasts and return to the pot
Add salt, pepper and the juice of 3 limes
Let the the soup cook for about 20 minutes
Top with cilantro and avocados
Add tortilla to each individual serving to maintain some crunchiness
Enjoy!
Tortilla Strips Directions
Slice tortillas into thin strips.
Pan fry in canola or corn oil until crispy
Remove and place on paper towel to absorb excess oil
Salt to taste
