Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Ingredients

• 1/2 lb  Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, diced
• 1/2 lb  Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, diced
• 2 quarts  Chicken Stock
• 1 can  Casa Fiesta Jalapeno' Relish
• 1 bunch  Cilantro, chopped
• 6 tbsp  Cumin
• 2 tsp  Black Pepper
• 1 lg  Onion, diced
• 1   Avocado, diced (optional)
• 5   Yellow Corn Tortillas
• 1 cup  Shredded Mexican Cheese
• 2 cups  Vegetable Oil

Directions

1. Cut the tortillas into strips and set aside.
2. Place the oil in a saucepot and heat the oil to 350 degrees F.
3. Once heated, fry the strips and remove once they are golden brown and drain on paper towels.
4. In a stock pot, add the chicken stock, Jalapeno Relish, pepper, cilantro, diced onions, and cumin and stir until incorporated.
5. Heat to a boil, reduce heat and simmer.
6. Simmer for 1 hour and adjust seasoning as needed.
7. To serve, ladle the soup into a bowl, add fresh avocado if desired, fried tortilla strips and cheese.