Chicken, Chorizo & Tortilla Soup

Submitted by TiaZia

"Inspired by Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals Comfort Foods"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb chicken tenders, chopped in small pieces
• salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 3⁄4 lb chorizo sausage, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce (I like Chulula)
• 1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes, chopped
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 2 cups tortilla chips, crushed, for topping
• 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.