Classic Tortilla Soup

This is the recipe you have been looking for. Spicy and hearty Tortilla Soup.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 20

Ingredients

• 2  slices bacon (chopped)
• 1⁄2 red onion (chopped)
• 2  tablespoons  minced garlic
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  stalk celery (chopped)
• 2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
• 3  fresh chicken breasts (cubed)
• 1 (15 ounce) can hominy
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn
• 1  bunch green onion (chopped)
• 2  bay leaves
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1  teaspoon cayenne
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  tablespoon pepper
• 1  tablespoon  Old Bay Seasoning
• 1  teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 0.5 (7 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo
• 1  tablespoon dried epazote (if you can find it)
• 1  bunch fresh cilantro (leaves only)
• 20  mexican key limes, juice of (or 10 regular limes)
• 2  tablespoons  hot sauce

• Garnish

•  oaxaca cheese (shredded) or  monterey jack cheese
•  cilantro
•  sour cream
•  oregano
•  avocado
•  crunch corn tortilla strips

Directions

1. Render the bacon until lightly crispy. Add red onion, garlic, celery, and seasonings. cook on low med-high heat for about 5 minutes.
2. Add Chicken Broth and remaining ingredients. Cook on high heat until reaches a boil. Simmer for about one hour.
3. Serve in bowls and top with garnishes.