Casa Vega tortilla soup

Christina Vega Fowler
Casa Vega, Sherman Oaks

"Tortilla soup encompasses all the things I love best in Mexican cooking and this recipe is both easy and delicious!" -Christy

Ingredients

2 oz. canola oil
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tbsp. chile paste
1/2 tsp. (each) cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano and salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
2 cups diced, grilled chicken breast
1 liter water
1/2 cup chicken broth
Tortilla chips or strips
Crumbled cotija cheese
1 large avocado, diced

Directions

Heat oil in a pan. Add onion and cook until translucent. Sdd chile paste and spices. Toss in diced chicken and tomato sauce. Next, pour in water and chicken broth. Top with diced avocado, tortilla strips and cotija cheese.

Serves 4