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October 1, 2009

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Contributed by Cheri Caswell, Martinez Ward

Ingredients:

2 large cartons of vegetable or chicken stock
1 cup cooked and diced chicken breast
2 cans Cuban black beans (available at Traders Joe's)
1 can garbanzo beans
2 tsp. Mexican seasoning mix
1 large jar green salsa
1 lb. bag frozen white corn
1 small can diced tomatoes
1 cup water
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
I bag white corn tortilla chips

Directions:
  • Put the first 9 ingredients into a large pot and bring to a simmer
  • Let cook for 10 minutes uncovered
  • Top with the shredded cheese and tortilla chips right before serving
Helpful Hints:
  • Optional ingredients: chopped cilantro, chopped avocado, fresh chopped tomato