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Menu Ideas:

Tortilla Soup

1 large onion, chopped 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with
2 Tbsp. olive oil garlic and onion, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies *10 ounces canned chicken, undrained
2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 2 tsp. lime juice (or more to taste)
1 tsp. ground cumin Salt and pepper to taste
*4 cups chicken broth Crushed tortilla chips
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar
cheese

In a large saucepan, sauté onion in oil; add the chilies, garlic, jalapeno, and cumin. Stir in the broth, tomato sauce and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; stir in chicken. Simmer, uncovered, for ten minutes.
Add the cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Top with crushed tortilla chips and cheese.
YIELD: 7 servings.

(*With boneless, skinless chicken breasts on sale, consider cooking your own chicken and making your own broth for the soup.)
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