Soup

[gja1000]

MMMM! Judy the chicken soup sounds wonderful - you mentioned pasta noodles, when do you add them?

[paula1961]

This soup is delicious. I omit the avacado, not a huge fan of it. This recipe is by Rachel Ray, I make it several times in the fall and winter.

Chicken Fajita Tortilla Soup
2 tblsp. extra virgin olive oil
11/2 to 2 lbs chicken tenders
1 tblsp. coriander, a palm full
2 tblsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves, 5 to 6 sprigs
salt and pepper
1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1 large bell pepper, quartered and thinly sliced
1 jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced
1 (28 oz.) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 quart chicken stock
1 bag white corn tortilla chips
1 cup shredded pepper jack or white cheddar cheese
1 ripe avacado, diced
1 lime, juiced
4 scallions, chopped
Handful of fresh cilantro leaves or parsley, chopped

Heat a large skillet with extra virgin olive oil, over medium heat. Add chicken, brown 4 min. Add coriander, thyme, salt and pepper, to taste, add onions, bell pepper and jalapeno. Cook 8 to 10 min. Add tomatoes and stock, heat through.

While the soup is cooking, lightly crush some tortilla chips, a couple of handfuls per bowl. Top the chips with cheese. Toss the avacado with the lime juice, scallions and cilantro or parsley.

[judy]

Originally Posted by gja1000

MMMM! Judy the chicken soup sounds wonderful - you mentioned pasta noodles, when do you add them?

You can either cook them up separately al dente, or throw them in about 1/2 hour before the soup is done. I would cook them separately and just add them to the finished soup. I wouldn't want the starch to mix with the liquid.

[gja1000]

Paula, the tortilla soup sounds yummy!! Glad you made it and liked it - I'm definitely trying it soon!

[MaddieBoo]

Mmmmmmm this thread is making me soo hungry

[gja1000]

I'm getting the stuff to make Lindsay's mom's hamburger soup today! Well, probably tomorrow I'll make it.

[gja1000]

I made the hamburger soup - it is delicious - just like Lindsay said! Thanks for the recipe, I know I will make it often! Also, for those of us who like spicy things, this soup could definitely be adapted to have a Mexican flair with the addition of corn, jalapenos, cumin, ground red peppers or the like.

[Lindsey]

I'm so glad you liked it Gayle!