Ingredients
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2
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3
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1
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2
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1
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1/4
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1
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2
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1/2
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1
-
1
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1/8
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-
-
1
Directions
El Torito Chicken Tortilla Soup, Recipe from El Torito Mexican restaurant, Los Angeles, CA Source Los Angeles Times 12-26-96 , I moved back to Upstate NY back in 1999 and I have missed El Torito’s chicken tortilla soup It’s so hard to get AUTHENTIC mexican food in Ithaca these days When I lived in Torrance, CA with my grandpa we would go out to dinner at least 4 times a week and El Torito was one of our regular spots along with Spires, Marie Calendars, Soup Plantation and twice a month on Saturdays we would drive down to San Diego to eat at the Old San Diego Mexican Cantina Now I’m going to get what I need and make this and finally be happy THANK YOU!!!!, Great recipe Everyone in my house enjoyed the heck out of this soup
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Steps
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1
Done
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Poach Chicken Breast in Simmering Chicken Broth Until Done Through, About 10 Minutes. |
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2
Done
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Set Aside Until Cool Enough to Handle and Shred. |
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3
Done
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Combine Chicken Broth, Chicken, Red Onion, Carrots, Potato, Tomato Paste, Bay Leaf, Garlic, Chipotle and Jalapeno Chilies, Oregano, Cumin and Salt and Pepper in Large Saucepan. |
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4
Done
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Bring to Boil, Reduce Heat and Simmer 20 Minutes. |
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5
Done
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Correct Seasoning, If Necessary. |
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6
Done
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Add Zucchini, Squash, Pepper, Lime Juice and Sherry. |
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7
Done
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Bring Again to Boil. |
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8
Done
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Reduce Heat and Simmer 15 Minutes. |
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9
Done
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Add Cilantro and Mint. |
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10
Done
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Stir, Then Remove from Heat. |
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11
Done
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to Assemble, Fry Tortilla Strips in Hot Oil Until Crisp. Drain on Paper Towels and Set Aside. |
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12
Done
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Ladle Soup Into Each Bowl. |
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13
Done
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Sprinkle With Shredded Cheese and Tortilla Strips. |
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14
Done
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Garnish Each Bowl With Avocado Slice and Sprig Cilantro. Serve at Once. |
