Mean Green Tortilla Soup

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• 2 cups regular or low sodium chicken stock
• 2 cups water
• 3 ears of corn, kernels removed (reserve shaved corn cobs)
• 1 package corn tortillas, cut into strips
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), divided
• 1 package chicken thighs or breasts (3 pieces)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
• 10-12 tomatillos, husks removed
• 2 cups cilantro, chopped
• Zest and juice of 2 limes
• 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 3 avocados, chopped (optional)

","preparation":"

Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.\n\nIn a large pot, bring the chicken stock and water to a bubble with the reserved corn cobs and let simmer for about 10 minutes.\n\nPlace the corn tortilla strips onto a baking sheet and spray them with some cooking spray. Transfer to the oven and bake until crispy, 10 minutes.\n\nPre-heat an ovensafe skillet over medium-high heat with about 2 tablespoons EVOO, about two turns around the pan. Add the chicken, browning it on all sides. Place the chicken into the oven for about 7-8 minutes, until juices run clear and no pink remains in the center. Once the chicken is done cooking, remove it from oven and let it rest before cutting into strips.\n\nPre-heat a heavy-bottomed pot with the remaining 2 tablespoons of EVOO. Add the onion, garlic and cumin, and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add the corn kernels, along with the jalapeño.\n\nWhile the veggies are cooking, puree the tomatillos in a food processor until somewhat smooth. Add the purée, stock and chicken to the pot along with the veggies.\n\nSimmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove the soup from the heat and add in the cilantro, lime zest and juice, and serve it up garnished with a big handful of Monterey Jack cheese, tortilla strips and avocado.

","tags":"bake,cheese,dinner,food processor or blender,fruit,lunch,poultry,sauté,simmer,soups and stoups,vegetables","publishDate":"2008-10-01T07:00:00Z","status":"Publish","author":"rachael-ray","image":false}