Chicken Tortilla Soup

Serving for 4 Persons

Ingredients

2 fresh chillis

1 1/2 lbs (680g) of fresh tomatoes, cut in half

2 tablespoons of oil

3 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Pinch of dried oregano

4 cups of chicken stock or water

2 cups of cooked chicken, chopped into bite sized pieces

1 to 2 cups of tortilla chips, plus more for garnish

2 limes (one juiced, one sliced)

1 cup of fresh coriander, chopped

Method

1. Preheat the grill.

2. Arrange the chillis and tomatoes on a baking tray and grill until they are charred on one side, then turn them and cook until charred on the other side.

3. Allow the chill is and tomatoes to cool down, then remove the skin and stems and the seeds from the chillis, then chop finely.

4. Put the oil into a large pot over a medium heat and add the garlic and onions. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until they are golden in color - approximately 10 minutes.

5. Add the tomatoes and chillis to the pan and season with salt, pepper and oregano. Add stock or water and simmer gently for 20 to 30 minutes.

6. Stir the chicken and tortilla chips into the pot and simmer for a further 3 to 5 minutes. Season to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper.

7. Garnish with the sliced lime and chopped coriander to serve.