Ingredients

  • 10 c. rich chicken broth
  • About 1/2 a cooked chicken, about 10 oz., chopped
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 poblano pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 large bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 tomatillos, chopped
  • 1-2 jalapeno peppers, (optional, depending on how hot you like your soup)
  • 1 rib celery
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 4 large Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 small can chopped green chilies
  • 1/3 c. tomato paste
  • Handful of cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 3 fresh limes
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 11/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt to taste
  • baked tortilla chips
  • chopped avocado
  • sharp cheddar cheese

Method

  • Heat the oil and saute the vegetables. Add them to the stock and the chicken. Stir in the cilantro, tomato paste, lime juice, and spices. Heat through.
  • Top with baked tortilla chips, chopped avocado, and sharp cheddar cheese