Applebee*s Cheese Chicken Tortilla Soup. 2 tsp. minced fresh garlic 1 cup chopped yellow onion 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 4 Cups chicken stock 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped 1 can tomato puree (15 oz.) 1 Tbsp. finely minced jalapeño pepper (optional) 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. hot sauce (optional) 1 tsp. chili powder (optional) 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 4 Tbsp. flour 1/2 Cup water 1 lb. cooked chicken, cubed or pulled 1 Cup cream 1/4 Cup non-fat sour cream 8 oz. processed cheese, 1-inch cubes 10 (6-inch) colored or yellow corn tortillas, 1/4-inch strips, fried Roughly chopped Fresh cilantro (optional) Sauté oil, garlic and onions in large pan until soft. Add the vegetable oil, chicken stock, green pepper, tomato puree, jalapeño pepper, salt, pepper, sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Bring to low boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Cut tortillas into 1/4-inch strips and fry in oil or spray with oil and bake at 400ºF (while soup is cooking). Sprinkle with salt if desired. Thoroughly mix flour and water, then whisk into soup. Bring to a low boil, then simmer 5 minutes. Add chicken and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream and cheese (to taste). The soup should be served at 165ºF. After serving soup, pile tortilla strips into a "haystack" shape on top of the soup. Optional: garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Makes 6-8 servings.
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