Tortilla Soup Kristen Stewart Style

I love soup and I enjoy making all different types that I come across. I usually turn to my soup recipe book 'The Soup Bible' but today I decided to make a slightly modified version of the 'Kristen Stewart Tortilla Soup' which she was nice enough to share with the world when she graced the cover of Vogue magazine.

I pretty much followed her recipe but I love meat so I roasted a small chicken before I got started then I shredded it before adding it to the delicious soup, you can do that or skip the chicken whichever you prefer. I also didn't have any lime but this soup is so delicious that I didn't really miss the lime.This soup is kind of spicy so don't say i didn't warn ya!

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 yellow onion, diced

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp paprika

2 tsp garlic salt

2 tsp chilli powder

2 bell peppers, chopped

2 jalapeno peppers, chopped

1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes

4 cups chicken broth

1 medium roasted chicken shredded (optional)

Condiments

1 ripe avocado, cubed

1 cup shredded cheese

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

2-4 flour tortillas cut into  2” strips

In a large pot (I use an 8qt dutch oven) heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic and onion until the onions are translucent. Add the cumin, paprika, garlic salt and chilli powder and saute` for 2 minutes. Add bell peppers, cook until tender 2-4 minutes stirring frequently. Stir jalapeno peppers, diced tomatoes, chicken broth and the optional shredded chicken. Simmer for 25-30 minutes.

Meanwhile, spray a medium skillet with cooking spray and turn stove to medium heat. Add the tortilla strips and grill them for about 4 mintues.

Serve soup in bowl and top with the cubed avocados, shredded cheese, a little cilantro and the tortilla strips. Enjoy!!