Tortilla Soup

Name: Tortilla Soup
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 6 corn tortillas; 2 teaspoons canola oil; Salt; 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons dried chicken bouillon; 5 cups water; 1 cup salsa; 1 (14-ounce) can corn kernels; Pepper; 1 cup shredded cheddar or Jack cheese (optional)

December 9, 2011

I adore tortilla soup, but a lot of restaurants make it too spicy for me. I’d rather make it at home where I can control the heat by using milder salsa. This is an easy version that can be made from start to finish in less than 30 minutes.

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