CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP PIONEER WOMAN RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat the vegetable oil. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes. Once the onions have softened add the garlic and jalepenos and cook for another minute. 
• Pour the chicken broth, tomatoes and beans into the pot and bring to a boil. 
• Once at a boil lower heat to simmer and add your chicken breasts. Cook the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes. Once chicken is cooked remove from pot. When cool enough to handle shred it and set it aside. 
• Add lime juice and fresh cilantro to the pot. 
• In a serving bowl add a mound of shredded chicken. Ladle soup over chicken and top with a lime wedge, grilled tortilla strips, avocado slices and cheese.

Steps:

• Place all ingredients but the pepper into a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until chicken is done, vegetables are tender, and soup flavor is divine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve in a bowl, then sprinkle black pepper over the top. *Note: Adjust broth levels and/or vegetable amounts as needed.