Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Turkey Tortilla Soup

  • 3 corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 jalapeƱo, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped cooked turkey
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Cut corn tortillas into strips about 1/4-inch wide; set aside.

Heat oil in a large saucepan or kettle. Saute chopped onion in theoil until soft. Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, chopped parsley,chopped jalapeno, cooked, chopped turkey, lemon juice, cayennepepper, and the tortilla strips. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat,and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Garnish withshredded cheddar cheese.

Makes 6 servings.

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