Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup

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dirtsailor2003

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Remember the other day when I smoked that Spatched Chicken? Well the left over bony parts (including the back bone and neck) I turned into 8 cups of of broth. I picked all the meat off what I could, and shredded the two breasts to make some chicken tortilla soup.

Here's the base recipe:

2 pre-cooked (preferably smoked) chicken breasts shredded. You can sub or add any other parts if you like.

8 cups chicken stock

1 small onion diced
1 jalapeno finely diced
1 bell pepper diced
2 small zucchini quartered and sliced


2 cans of diced tomatoes with chiles

1 can sliced olives (optional)

1 Tbs chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 Tbs tomato paste (optional) I did not use it this time as I forgot!

Salt and Pepper to taste. I did not use any this batch as my stock was seasoned.

Garnish to serve with soup:

Tortilla chips or strips
Fresh chopped cilantro
Jalapeno slices (fresh or pickled)
Pickled red onion
Sliced avocado
Sour cream

Directions:

In a dutch oven or other heavy pot saute onion until soft.
Add all of the other ingredients to the pot mix.
Add Chicken stock, bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour then serve.

*Note if you like firmer zucchini add it towards the end of the simmer*

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Enjoy!
 
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WOW! Look good. I would have to add the Zucchini near the end as Bev won't eat soft Zucchini...JJ
 
WOW! Look good. I would have to add the Zucchini near the end as Bev won't eat soft Zucchini...JJ

Actually that is what I did. Guess I should update the recipe. I like it more on the firm side too. My wife the ex vegetarian likes all her vegetables like mush. ????
 
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Looks real good Case! It will be soup season here soon and I’m always trying new recipes.

Nicely done, like!
 
That looks fantastic. As fall approaches I really begin to like making soups and stews. You’ve added on to my list.
 
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