Jim's Tortilla Soup

By JimMac

Ingredients

• 2 quarts Imperial Broth or turkey stock
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 ribs celery, sliced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 4 peeled, seeded green chiles, chopped
• 1 pkg. sliced mushrooms, washed
• 2 cups cooked arborio rice
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes/strips
• 1 large can chopped tomatoes
• 2-3 T hot salsa
• fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 firm avocados
• tortilla chips
• shredded TexMex cheese
• green onions, thinly sliced
• salt, pepper, cumin

Preparation

Step 1

Method:

Place all ingredients, except the tortilla chips, green onion and cheese, in a heavy pot.

Slowly bring to a boil and simmer until chicken and vegetables are cooked.

Season with salt and pepper and cumin.

Place tortilla chips in individual bowls; ladle soup into bowls and garnish with cheese and onion slices.