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    • Tortilla Soup #3

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    Meats, Dairy Soup 8 Servings

    INGREDIENTS

    1 md Onion; chopped
    2 Cloves garlic; minced
    1 c Celery; chopped
    3 tb Oil
    6 c Chicken broth
    2 c Picante sauce
    1 cn (32-oz) tomatoes
    2 Limes
    2 c Chicken; cooked
    2 ts Worcestershire sauce
    6 oz Tomato puree
    1 Avocado
    6 Corn tortillas
    1/2 c Cheese
    3 tb Cilantro; (optional)
    Sour cream; for garnish

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 18:26:21 -0500
From: gourmet@mail.utexas.edu (Cindy)
Recipe By: Flavors of Simon David, March 1991
Saute onion, celery and garlic in oil until tender.  Add all the remaining
ingredients except the tortillas, cheese, and cilantro.  Simmer 30 minutes.
Cut tortillas into strips and simmer 2 minutes.  Ladle into bowls and top
with cheese. Other options are to top with avocado, cilantro, and a dollop
of sour cream.
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