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Tortilla Soup

Gluten Free Avenger
This is one of my favorite recipes, which is naturally (or at least it should be) gluten free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 quarts chicken broth
  • 2 boneless chicken breast halves cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 can 15oz whole tomatoes
  • 1 small onion quartered
  • 1 small jalapenos pepper seeded
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • avocado
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • queso fresco
  • cilantro
  • baked tortilla strips recipe above

Instructions
 

  • Pour chicken broth into large saucepan or pot and add uncooked chicken breasts. Boil, then simmer on med-high heat for 15 minutes. Let chicken cool, then shred and set aside for later. You will use the remaining chicken broth for the soup.
  • In food processor or blender coarsely chop garlic, tomatoes, onion and pepper. Pour tomato mixture and spices into pot with chicken broth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 15-20 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • Serve in bowls; garnish with tortilla strips, cilantro, avocado, chicken and queso fresco.