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February 26, 2010

Spicy Mexican Tortilla Soup

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FAIRMONT — Ingredients

2-3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

15-oz. can Mexican stewed tomatoes

1 10-oz. can enchilada sauce, medium

1 medium onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 can black beans, rinsed

2 cups water (add more as needed)

14 ½-oz. can chicken broth

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder, hot

1 tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

1 bay leaf

1 10-oz. bag frozen corn

1 TBS cilantro

Tortilla chips scoops

Directions

After chicken is cooked and shredded, put everything in a large pot to cook down for a few hours Add extra water if needed.

I always double the recipe. it can also be made spicier by adding a can of chopped jalapenos or hot enchilada sauce. Great on a cold day.

 

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