Paleo Tortilla Soup

PALEO TORTILLA SOUP 

by the author; http://www.threedietsonedinner.com/2012/07/paleo-tortilla-soup.html

Paleo Tortilla Soup

1/4 c fat (grassfed butter, ghee, coconut oil, etc)

1 large onion, chopped

1 jalapeno, minced

3 carrots, chopped

6 stalks celery, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 tsp chili powder

1 1/2 tsp cumin

1 tsp lemon pepper

1 Tbsp salt

2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded

1 Tbsp Frank's Hot Sauce

8 cups chicken broth

1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes

Avocado, diced

Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion, jalapeno, carrots and celery. Simmer 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently until the vegetables begin to soften. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, lemon pepper and salt. Stir in the spice mix and garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add remaining ingredients (except avocado). Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and let it cook, stirring occasionally for up to 3 hours. It will be ready after only 1 hour, but the more it reduces, the more flavor will build. Top with avocado to serve. 

For non-paleo folks, serve with sour cream, shredded cheddar and tortilla chips.