Chicken Chorizo "Stoup"

Chicken Chorizo "Stoup"

adapted from: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/chicken-chorizo-and-tortilla-stoup-stew-like-soup-recipe/index.html

Ingredients

1 pound chicken tenders

Salt and pepper

3/4 pound raw chorizo sausage

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic, smashed

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

6 small red potatoes, diced

2 (15-ounce) can stewed tomatoes

1 (15-ounce) can dark red kidney beans

2 teaspoons hot sauce (I used Cholula Hot Sauce)

1 quart chicken stock

1 sack tortilla chips

2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

Garnishes: chopped scallions & cilantro

Directions

Preheat medium soup pot over medium-high heat.

Chop tenders into bite-size pieces. Wash up, then season chicken with salt and pepper. Take chorizo out of casings. Add extra-virgin olive oil and chicken to pot. Lightly brown chicken 2 minutes, then add the chorizo and garlic. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes, then add peppers, onions and potatoes. Cook 5 minutes, then stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, and hot sauce. Add chicken stock and bring soup to a bubble.

Preheat broiler.

Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender 15- 20 minutes. Ladle soup into shallow bowls and top each bowl with a generous handful of crushed tortillas and cheese. Melt cheese under hot broiler. Garnish with scallions and cilantro.