Tortilla Soup with Veggies and Meat

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Makes 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 2 tbsp oil
* 4 corn tortillas, stacked, cut in half, then cut crosswise in very narrow strips
* 3 cans (14 oz each) chicken broth
* 1½ pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut in ½ inch cubes
* 1 tbsp minced garlic
* 14½ oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles
=== Toppings ===
* cubed avocado
* chopped cilantro
* lime wedges
== Directions ==
# Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet.
# Fry half the tortillas strips, turning often, 5 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.
# Remove to paper towels to drain.
# Repeat with remaining oil and strips.
# Bring broth, squash and garlic to a boil in a pot.
# Cover reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until squash is almost tender.
# Add tomatoes and chicken, simmer uncovered 5 minutes or until squash is tender.
# Place half the tortilla strips in soup bowls.
# Ladle in the soup.
# Sprinkle with remaining strips and serve with toppings. 
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Category:Butternut squash Recipes
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Chicken stock and broth Recipes
Category:Soup Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Tortilla Recipes