Chicken, Tortilla and Lime Soup

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   In a large saucepan over high heat, bring 3.

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   5 quarts of the broth to a boil.

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   Reduce the heat so the stock boils gently and boil until reduced by half to about 7 cups (about 30 minutes).

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   In a separate saucepan, combine the chicken breasts with the remaining 2 cups of broth.

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   Bring to a simmer and cook gently until the chicken is opaque thruout when cut into with a knife, about 10 minutes.

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   Transfer to a cutting board, and, when cool enough to handle, cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.

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   Set aside.

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   Discard the stock.

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   In another skillet, warm the olive oil.

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    Add the onion and saute, stirring occasionally until tender and translucent, about 10 minutes.

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    Add the garlic and jalapeno chile and cook for 1-2 minutes to soften.

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    Add to the reduced broth, raise the heat to high, and bring to a boil.

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    Reduce the heat to low, add the cooked chicken, the tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper and simmer until the chicken is heated thru, about 5 minutes.

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    Taste and adjust seasoning.

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    While the soup is cooking, pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan to a depth of 2 inches.

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    Working in batches, drop in tortilla strips and fry until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes.

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    Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried tortilla strips to paper towels to drain.

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    Ladle the soup into warmed bowls.

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    Sprinkle lime pieces and tortilla evenly over the tops.

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    Serve immediately.

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    Also good with sliced avocado.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.