Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 large onion, chopped
2 cups water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup salsa
1/2 -1 cup frozen corn
1 can black beans, rinsed
1-2 cups chicken, shredded
cumin powder
chili powder
2 tablespoons corn starch
1 cup cold waterfresh cilantro,torn
tortilla chips
1 fresh lime
grated cheese
Saute garlic, green pepper and onion in a tablespoon of olive oil until soft.
Add water, bouillon, cream, salsa, corn, chicken, and spices until boiling.
Stir corn starch into cold water and add to soup slowly.
After it's thickened add fresh cilantro and lime juice. Serve hot with tortilla chips and grated cheese.

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