Adam's Famous Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 fresh jalapeno, chopped (with or without seeds)
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped very fine
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 6 celery ribs, sliced
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped finely
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin, powered
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 cup flour

• 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon cubes
• 6-7 fresh cilantro stems, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• tortilla chips, slightly crushed
• sour cream, a dollop
• muenster cheese, shredded

Directions

1. 1

   Heat Butter and oil in a large pot until butter is melted.

2. 2

   Sauté onion, jalapeño, garlic, carrots, celery and chicken; simmer 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add cumin, salt, chili powder, lemon pepper and flour. Stir to blend.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes and chicken broth. Mix well. Simmer for 1 hour.

5. 5

   Add cilantro and lime juice.

6. 6

   Put in individual serving bowls in order of preference: tortilla chips, sour cream, cheese, and soup.