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New Year's Tortilla Soup

1 Tblsp olive oil

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

1 cup diced onion

1 Tblsp minced garlic

1 cup diced red bell pepper

1/2 cup minced cilantro

1 1/2 cups diced tomato

1 zucchini, sliced and quartered

1 yellow squash, sliced and quartered

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced

2 tsp red chile powder

1 tsp crushed cumin seeds

1/2 tsp crushed coriander seeds

1 tsp salt

Pepper to taste

1 cup drained hominy or corn

1 quart chicken broth ( I use low sodium since there's salt in the recipe)

5 corn tortillas, misted on both sides with oil or cooking spray (OMIT for lower carb)

Heat oil in heavy 3 Qt pot, add chicken and sute until lightly browned. Add onion and saute til softened. Stir in garlic, pepper, cilantro, tomato, jalapenos, seasonings and corn. Cook for a few minutes to concentrate the flavors. Add broth and simmer for 20 minutes.

Cut the tortillas in strips and bake in a 350` preheated opven about 10-12 minutes until crisp. Crush half and stir into soup, simmering for another 15 minutes. OMIT for lower carb.

Ready to serve.