*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Mexican Turkey Tortilla Soup

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups & Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
   2      bunches       green onions -- trimmed and chopped
   3      cloves        garlic -- minced
   2                    jalapeno peppers
                         -- seeded and chopped
   1      tablespoon    chili powder
   1      teaspoon      dried oregano
   2      teaspoons     ground cumin
   2                    corn tortillas -- (6" diameter)
   8      cups          turkey or chicken stock
   1      can           plum tomatoes
                         -- (28-ounce) undrained
   3      tablespoons   fresh lime juice
                        Salt
                        For toppings:
   2      cups          leftover cooked turkey
                         -- cut in thin julienne
                         -- strips
   1      small         ripe avocado -- optional
     1/2  cup           fresh cilantro leaves
                        Pre-packaged baked tortilla chips

To make broth: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
 Add green onions, garlic and jalapeno peppers. Saute until softened, about 5 minutes
. Add chili powder, oregano and cumin; cook 1 minute more. Tear tortillas into small pieces 
and add to pot. Add stock, tomatoes and lime juice to the pot. Season to taste with salt. 
Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Strain broth through a sieve,
 pressing hard against the vegetables with the back of a spoon to extract all the juices and flavor
. Heat broth, if needed, before serving. Ladle hot broth into soup bowls and garnish each
 serving with some turkey strips, a few slices of avocado and a sprinkling of cilantro leaves.
 Top with a small mound of tortilla chips and serve at once.

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