Ingredients

10 c. rich chicken broth

About ½ a cooked chicken, about 10 oz., chopped

2 Tbs. olive oil

1 poblano pepper, finely chopped

1/2 large bell pepper, chopped

4 tomatillos, chopped

1-2 jalapeno peppers, (optional, depending on how hot you like your soup)

1 rib celery

1 medium onion, chopped

4 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed

4 large Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 small can chopped green chilies

1/3 c. tomato paste

Handful of cilantro, chopped

Juice of 3 fresh limes

2 tsp. ground cumin

1½ tsp. chili powder

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1 bay leaf

Salt to taste

baked tortilla chips

chopped avocado

sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

Heat the oil and sauté the vegetables. Add them to the stock and the chicken. Stir in the cilantro, tomato paste, lime juice, and spices. Heat through.

Top with baked tortilla chips, chopped avocado, and sharp cheddar cheese