A Tasty Dish for a Lazy Weekend

Are you one of the fortunate ones?

Do you have a lazy weekend on the horizon?

Here’s a tasty dish to savor on a lazy weekend afternoon, along with a glass of well-chilled Sauvignon Blanc. This recipe yields 4 servings.

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Ingredients

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cans (14.5-oz. size) chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup chunky salsa
• 8 ounces corn tortilla chips
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Sour cream

Preparation

1. In a large pot over medium heat, saute the chicken in the oil for 5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cumin, and mix well.
3. Add the broth, corn, onion, chili powder, lemon juice and salsa. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes.
4. Break up some tortilla chips into individual bowls and pour soup over chips. Top with Monterey Jack cheese and a sour cream to taste.