Chicken Tortilla Soup

 Danny loves chicken tortilla soup, especially one from a popular restaurant we like going to. So instead of going out all the time to enjoy it we made our own version at home.

Recipe:
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 yellow onion, diced
 2 jalapenos, seeds removed and diced
 10 to 15 cherry tomatoes, whole
 3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
 2 tsp cumin
 1 tsp garlic powder
 1 tbsp chili flakes
 2 tsp ground black pepper
 2 tsp salt
 4 tbsp butter
 3/4 cup flour
 1/2 cup half & half
 7 cups organic chicken broth
 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
 1 handful cilantro, roughly chopped

Toppings:
 Avocado
 Lime
 Cilantro
 Tortilla Chips
 Pepper Jack Cheese 

  
 In a dutch oven over medium heat drizzle olive oil and saute onion, jalapenos and tomatoes. Add spices and salt & pepper while the onions become translucent and peppers & tomatoes become soft. Add garlic and immediately add butter to melt, then add flour to make a roux. Stir and let the flour soak up the oil, then slowly stir in the half & half. Add the chicken broth, shredded chicken and cilantro. Stir and cover until the soup reaches a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer. Stirring occasionally, cover for an hour for flavors to develop.

 Once your ready to eat pour into a bowl and garnish with your toppings. Enjoy!