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Tortilla Soup, Mission Inn

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2 Ts Butter

1 1/2 Ts Olive oil

1 Lg Yellow onion -- diced

28 Oz Tomatoes -- diced

1 Whole jalapeno pepper (or

Serrano) -- diced

6 Oz Vegetable-juice cocktail (V-8)

2 Tb Chicken stock

2 C Hot water

3/4 Ts Ground cumin

3/4 Ts Paprika

1 Pn Chili powder

1/2 T White pepper

1 Clove garlic (or more) Minced

1 1/2 Tb Tomato paste

1/2 C Fresh cilantro -- chopped

1 Tb Cornstarch

1 Tb Water

6 Corn tortillas -- 6-inch Size

Vegetable oil -- for frying

1 C Avocado -- diced

2 C Grilled chicken breast -- -- Diced

1/4 C Fresh cilantro -- chopped

1 C Cheddar cheese -- grated

Heat butter and olive oil in heavy saucepan until butter melts. Add

onion and cook until translucent. Add tomatoes and continue to cook

until soft. Add jalapeno and mixed vegetable juice. Bring to boil and

add stock and hot water. Bring to simmer. Add cumin, paprika, chili

powder, white pepper and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally. Add

tomato paste and 1/4 cup cilantro and cook, stirring occasionally.

Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water, then stir into tomato mixture

and simmer until liquid is shiny, about

10 minutes.

Meanwhile, cut tortillas into 1 1/2-inch strips or cubes and deep-fry

in hot oil. Remove and drain.

To serve, distribute 1/2 cup avocado, 1 cup chicken breast, 1/8 cup

chopped cilantro and half tortilla strips among 6 bowls. Pour hot

soup over garnish and top with remaining avocado, chicken breast,

chopped cilantro and tortilla strips. Pass grated Cheddar on the side.

Makes 6 servings.

Chef's Notes: This recipe was shared by Joe D. Cochran, Jr., the

executive chef at the Mission Inn in Riverside, California.

Recipe By : Mission Inn, Riverside, CA via LA Times 10/26/9

6 servings

Posted To RecipeLu By Diane G.

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Per serving: 2068 Calories (kcal); 82g Total Fat; (34% calories from fat); 58g Protein; 290g Carbohydrate; 134mg Cholesterol; 7052mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 13 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 15 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 13 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0