WHY-THE-CHICKEN-CROSSED-THE-ROAD SANTA FE-TASTIC TORTILLA SOUP

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Vegetable or corn oil, for drizzling, plus 2 tablespoons -- 2 turns of the pot in a slow stream
3 ears corn on the cob or 2 ears fresh-frozen cobs, defrosted
1 red bell pepper, split and seeded
1 pound chicken breast tenders
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1/3 palm full
1 teaspoon cumin, 1/3 palm full
Salt and pepper
1 small to medium zucchini, small dice
1 medium yellow skinned onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 to 2 chipotle in adobo peppers (medium to hot heat level), chopped -- available in small cans in Mexican and Spanish food section of market
1 can stewed tomatoes, 28 ounces
1 can tomato sauce, 8 ounces
3 cups chicken stock, available in re-sealable paper containers on soup aisle
4 cups blue corn tortilla chips, broken up into large pieces
1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 red raw onion, chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley leaves
1 ripe avocado, diced and dressed with the juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Heat a grill pan to high and a soup pot to medium high. Drizzle oil on corn and place on grill. Add red pepper to grill with corn. Char vegetables 10 minutes, total, turning occasionally. Remove to cool, 5 minutes. Remove charred skin from the pepper.
  • While vegetables cook, dice chicken. Add 2 tablespoons oil to hot soup pot. Add chicken to pot. Season with poultry seasoning, cumin, salt and pepper. Lightly brown chicken on each side. Add zucchini, onions and garlic and chipotle peppers. Cook vegetables with chicken 5 to 7 minutes to soften. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and stock. Bring soup to a bubble, reduce heat to medium low.
  • Scrape corn off cob and add to soup. Chop grilled red pepper and stir into soup. Add chips to soup in handfuls and fold in. Serve soup immediately with scatter of shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Top with any or all of the suggested garnishes.

Quaidyn Jones
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


KASHIF Rashid
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This soup is delicious! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. I love the creamy texture and the flavorful broth.


gaurab rb
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I'm not a huge fan of tortilla soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and has just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Florence Namatovu
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This soup is delicious! I love the creamy texture and the flavorful broth. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Gbewa Emma
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own taste.


Tieido Diall
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of chicken, vegetables, and spices. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Kim Somi
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I've been making this soup for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can also freeze it for later.


kashif khan Joiya
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This soup is delicious! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. I love the creamy texture and the flavorful broth.


Zohair Ouakhroun
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. It's very flavorful and has a nice kick to it. I especially love the addition of roasted poblano peppers.


Adnn Jsjdirudufuf7q
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of chicken, vegetables, and spices. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Bregaz king
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Ali mahi
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This soup was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves tortilla soup.


Tharangani Nadeeka
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I'm not usually a fan of tortilla soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of heat. I especially love the crispy tortilla strips on top.


Hina Hussain
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This is the best tortilla soup I've ever had! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Alif Islam Vir
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This tortilla soup is fantastic! It's flavorful and has just the right amount of spice. I especially love the addition of roasted poblano peppers, which give the soup a smoky flavor.