Chicken Tortilla Soup submitted by Karen Johnson
Description
Our favorite soup! Easy to make, great taste, works in both summer and winter!

Directions
1. Saute onions, peppers, garlic and chicken breast in a big pot.
2. Add other ingredients and bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Dish out into bowls, add tortilla chips/strips and top with cheese.
Makes enough for 8 servings




Ingredients
v 1/2 c chopped onion (I use a medium one)
v 1/2 c chopped green pepper (again throw a whole medium one in)
v 2 cloves garlic, minced
v 1 T. oil
v 1-14 1/2 oz. can chopped tomatoes
v 4 oz. can green chilies
v 1/2 c picante sauce (like pace)
v 1 can (10 oz.) beef bouillon
v 1 can (10 oz.) chicken broth (sometimes I just use two cans chicken broth instead of beef)
v 10 1/2 oz. can tomato juice
v 1 1/2 c water
v 1 tsp ground cumin
v 1/2 TBS dried parsley (or handful of fresh)
v 1 c sliced zucchini
v 1 can Mexicorn
v 3 c chicken breast meat, cubed
v Fresh cilantro - optional
v Sour Cream
v Avocado slices
v 1/2 c shredded cheddar or Jack cheese
v tortilla strips or chips