Make 11 to 12 servings.
Ingredients :
- 2 1/2 pounds split chicken breasts
- 3 quarts water
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, quartered
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 jalape�o peppers, seeded and minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 (28-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 teaspoons
ground cumin1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 tablespoons lime juice 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips Sour cream, cilantro (optional)
Directions :
Directions :
- In a large Dutch oven, combine chicken breast, water, celery, and yellow onion. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes, or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from broth; reserve broth. Let chicken cool slightly; skin and bone chicken. Shred chicken, and set aside. Strain broth, discarding vegetables, set aside.
- In Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat; add sweet onion, bell pepper, jalape�os, and garlic. Cook 6 to 7 minutes, or until tender. Stir in flour, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes, 10 cups reserved chicken broth, shredded chicken, cilantro, cumin, salt, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in lime juice.
- In a small skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry tortilla strips, in batches, until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- Ladle soup into bowls, top with crispy tortilla strips. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and cilantro, if desired.
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