Chicken Tortilla Soup

• 1 chopped medium onion (about 1 cup)
• 2 minced garlic cloves (about 2 tsp)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

In large saucepan saute over low heat until onion is softened.

Add:

• 1- 4oz can green chiles, chopped
• 1- 15oz can italian style stewed tomatoes chopped and with their own juice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp lemon pepper
• 2 tsps worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp hot sauce

Simmer 20 min.
In a small bowl combine 4 tablespoons flour with 1/2 cup water and whisk into soup. Bring soup back to a boil and simmer for 5 min.

Add :

• 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes

Stir in:

• 1/3 cup sour cream


• salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with tortilla strips: Cut 4 store bought tortillas into 1/4" strips. Lay them on a baking sheet with nonstick vegetable oil spray. Bake in 400 degree oven for 10 min or until they are lightly toasted and crispy. Sprinkle lightly with salt if desired.