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So, the Pioneer Woman’s recipes are not usually my faves, just because she is cooking for a huge family and I am cooking for just the two of us. But this soup is TO DIE FOR. And don’t cut the recipe in half: you will be perfectly happy eating the leftovers for days! Note: I made this recipe quicker by a) boiling the chicken instead of baking in the oven, b) skipping the tortilla strips part and just served with chips, c) no cornmeal. It was still amazing. If you want to follow the original recipe exactly, follow the link at the bottom to The Pioneer Woman’s blog.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put chicken breasts in pot to boil. Mix cumin, chili pepper, garlic powder, and salt. After the chicken is done boiling, rub the spices on them. Use two forks to shred chicken. Set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pot over medium high heat. Add onions, red pepper, green pepper, and minced garlic. Stir and begin cooking, then add the rest of the spice mix. Stir to combine, then add shredded chicken and stir.

Pour in Rotel, chicken stock, tomato paste, water, and black beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 45 minutes, uncovered.

Mix cornmeal with a small amount of water. Pour into the soup, then simmer for an additional 30 minutes. Check seasonings, adding more if needed—-add more chili powder if it needs more spice, and be sure not to undersalt. Turn off heat and allow to sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Five minutes before serving, gently stir in tortilla strips.

Ladle into bowls, then top with sour cream, diced red onion, diced avocado, pico de gallo, and grated cheese, if you have it! (The garnishes really make the soup delicious.)

Original Post: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/01/chicken-tortilla-soup/

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