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Tortilla Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
5 Dried Ancho Chilies soaked in boiling water, drained, seeded and chopped
4 Fresh Anaheim Chilies seeded and chopped
3 Cups Chopped Pelled Tomatoes
1 Large White Onion, diced
7 Garlic Cloves, minced
2 Tbs. Canola Oil
6 Cups Chicken Stock
2 Cups Water (optional)
1.5 lb. cooked chicken cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2/3 Cup Chopped fresh cilantro plus leaves for garnish
Vegetable oil for deep frying
6 corn tortillas, cut into strips 2 inches long
6 oz. crumbled queso fresco or shredded jack cheese
1 avocado pitted, peeled and sliced

Directions:
Directions:
In a large bowl combine the ancho and Anaheim chilies, tomatoes, onions and garlic Working in batches coarsely puree in a blender Transfer to another bowl.

In a dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm the canola oil until almost smoking. Add the chili mixture and cook, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes. Stir in the stock and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the chicken and chopped cilantro.

Meanwhile in a deep fryer, pour in vegetable oil and heat to 375º according to the manufacturer's instructions. Working in batches, fry the tortilla strips until crisp, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.

Ladle the soup into warmed bowls. Garnish with the tortilla strips, cilantro leaves, cheese and avacado slices and serve immediately

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