Sunday, November 20, 2011

November 20th.. a National Holiday!?

Today is my mothers birthday. She's only 31! (okay, not really but don't say anything) She also has been prepping me and everyone else for her birthday for a good week. She would say stuff like "oh, i bet your baby is waiting to be born until sunday.. you know the national holiday." Goofy, right!? But anyway, for her holiday festivities I am making her dinner. It's crummy weather so she decided on Chicken Tortilla Soup! Simple but delish:) Baked corn tortillas and a spicy soup will make this birthday unforgettable!
Zesty Tortilla Soup
4 c broth (chick or veg) or more if you like a lot of broth
1 can fire roasted tomatoes, not drained.. you want that liquid!
1 can green chiles
1 can black beans, drained
1 can corn, drained
2-3 c shredded or diced chicken (cooked)
1/2 onion, chopped
2 poblano peppers, chopped
2 T cumin
1 T smoked paprika
1 T oil (olive, canola, or coconut)
s&p to taste
corn tortillas
1. Preheat your oven to 425.
2. In a stock pot sautee onion and poblanos w the oil until soft. Add in rest of ingredients(except tortillas) and simmer for 20ish  minutes on medium-low. Serve w tortillas and toppings of your choice like cilantro, lime, and avocado.
3. Cut corn tortillas (2 per serving) into wedges or strips and place on baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until crispy!
Let me know what you think!:)

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