Rebecka's Tortilla Soup Challenge Recipe

I'm ready to add my Tortilla Soup recipe to the contest girlichef is hosting on her blog site...http://girlichef.blogspot.com/2010/05/tortilla-soup-challenge-please-join-me.html 

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Rebecka's Tortilla Soup

4 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup red and orange bell peppers chopped

1 small onion chopped

1 Serrano chili pepper chopped

2 cups chicken breast diced

2 heaping tablespoons fresh roasted green chilies

2 cloves garlic minced

1 can cream corn

1 can enchilada sauce

1 tomato diced

3 cups chicken stock

1 teaspoon red chili powder

1 teaspoon Spice Hunter Fajita Seasoning

1 can black or pinto beans

1 shot Don Viejo Tequila

1 teaspoon Lawry's Garlic Salt

2 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon

1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips

1/2 cup cilantro

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup Queso Fresco

lime wedges

Method:

In a large stock pot use 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to saute onion and bell pepper, cook on medium  high heat until skin on peppers is seared, about 5-8 minutes;  reduce to medium heat and remove onions and peppers, set aside, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the same stock pot, salt and pepper chicken breast and cook for 5 minutes making sure to sear all sides of meat, add garlic, Serrano pepper and greens chilies to chicken and cook for additional 5 minutes.  Add next 10 ingredients and simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring frequently.  Just before serving add 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips and cook for 5 minutes to thicken soup.  Serve with cheddar cheese and a large bowl of tortilla chips.  Sprinkle the  top with Queso Fresco, add a few cilantro leaves and a squeeze of lime juice.  For a heartier meal, serve soup with soft tortillas and a big pitcher of margaritas.  

Serves 6