Ingredients

  • 3 lb. boned, cubed raw chicken breasts
  • 2 large chopped onions
  • 3 fresh jalapenos, chopped
  • 1 pod garlic, chopped
  • 2 to 3 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 rib celery, chopped
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter
  • 3/4 c. oil
  • 3 tsp. cumin
  • 3 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. lemon pepper
  • 3 tsp. Tabasco sauce
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 3 large cans tomatoes
  • 8 cans chicken broth
  • 8 cans water

Method

  • Saute chicken and vegetables in butter and oil 5 minutes in a large soup pot; add spices.
  • Mix flour with a little water to make a paste.
  • Stir flour paste into chicken along with remaining ingredients. Simmer 1 1/2 hours. Pour hot soup over tortilla chips and top with grated cheese.
  • Guacamole and sour cream can also be added. Enjoy!