Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 10 oz chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 5½ cups chicken broth
• ½ cup tequila
• 28 oz tomatoes, (1 can), crushed or diced
• 5½ oz yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp dried oregano, cooked
• 1½ tsp ground cumin
• 1½ tsp ground coriander
• 1 cup corn kernels, canned, drained
• 7 oz green bell peppers, chopped
• 15 oz black beans, canned, rinsed and drained
• ¼ cup cilantro, fresh, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper, to taste

To serve:

• 2 tsp green onions, chopped, per serving
• 1 oz tortilla chips, crushed, per serving
• 1 oz pepper jack cheese, grated, per serving

Instructions

1. In a medium stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until translucent.
2. Add chili powder, oregano, cumin, and coriander then roast briefly.
3. Add corn and bell peppers then continue sauteing.
4. Deglaze with tequila and reduce briefly.
5. Add beans, chicken, cilantro, tomatoes, and broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust accordingly.
7. Ladle soup into individual serving bowls, and top with crushed tortilla chips and cheese. Garnish with chopped green onions, and serve!