Chicken, Chorizo & Tortilla Soup

By TiaZia on October 14, 2008

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Ingredients

    1. 1 lb chicken tenders, chopped in small pieces
    2. salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
    3. 3/4 lb chorizo sausage, diced
    4. 2 tablespoons olive oil
    5. 2 garlic cloves, minced
    6. 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
    7. 1 medium onion, finely chopped
    8. 1 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, drained
    9. 2 teaspoons hot sauce ( I like Chulula)
    10. 1 (15 ounce) cans fire-roasted tomatoes, chopped
    11. 1 quart chicken broth
    12. 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed, for topping
    13. 2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded, for topping

Directions

  1. Heat a medium soup pot over med-high heat. Add olive oil & chicken to the pot. Lightly brown chicken 2 minutes.
  2. Add chorizo & garlic. Cook another 2 - 3 minutes, then add peppers & onions. Cook 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in beans, hot sauce, & tomatoes. add chicken broth & bring to a slow boil. Reduce heat & simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Ladle soup into oven proof bowls, top with cheese & chips & broil until cheese melts.
 
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