Chicken (No) Tortilla Soup
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Serves: 8
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil/coconut oil/ghee (your fat of choice)
  • 1 large white or yellow onion, diced
  • ½ green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, finely diced (remove seeds and ribs if you don't like things too spicy)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-48 oz container chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 16-oz can pinto beans (do not drain)
  • 1-14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1-16 oz can Rotel Herdez Salsa (doesn't matter; mild, med, or hot)
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded, skin on
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • ½ teaspoon (or more) cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Cilantro for garnish, optional
Instructions
  1. In a large pot on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 6-8 minutes.
  2. Add diced bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic. Sauté for about a minute longer.
  3. Pour in broth, water, undrained pinto beans, tomatoes, salsa, shredded chicken, and spices.
  4. Turn heat to high to bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat to medium-low and allow to simmer for 20 minutes. Add more liquid if necessary. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving, top with fresh chopped cilantro.
Recipe by Amy vs Food at https://www.amyvsfood.com/2017/11/20/lazy-chicken-no-tortilla-soup/