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Tortilla Soup

  
   
   
   
Ingredients -  
   

3 Ortega Green Chilies, cut in thin strips
2 tablepsoons Butter plus 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
2 large Onions, cut julienne
1/2 medium canned jalapeno, seeded finely chopped
3 cup Chicken Stock
1 (28 ounces) can Tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
Salt and Pepper, to taste
3 large Garlic cloves, diced fine
2 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon minced Fresh or 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/4 pound Chicken

  
   
Preparation:  
   

Melt butter with oil add onions and garlic, cook until soft (about 13 minutes). Add both kinds chilies. Cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Add stock and spices. Simmer 20 minutes. Add meat. Place a few tortilla strips and cheese in bowl. Add soup. Top with few more tortilla strips, cheese, avocado and cilantro.