Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

For the Stock:

  • 1 (4 to 5 pound) whole chicken, innards removed and rinsed
  • Salt
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 cup medium diced carrots
  • 1 cup medium diced celery
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 8 cups water
  • For the Soup
  • 8 (7-inch) corn tortillas, recipe follows
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded (about 6 to 8 Romas)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Garnishes:

  • 1 large avocado, peeled and diced
  • 2 fresh limes, cut into quarters
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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