California Grill Texas Tortilla Soup Recipe

• 8 c. chicken broth
• 2 tsp cumin
• 3 tsp grnd New Mexico chile pwdr
• 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
• 1 c. diced onions
• 1 c. diced celery
• 2 x chopped jalapenos (or possibly 1/2 c. chopped canned jalapenos)
• 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
• 3/4 c. butter
• 1/2 c. flour
• 1/2 c. half-and-half
• 1/4 c. chopped cilantro
• 3/4 c. minced green onions
• 1 1/2 c. shredded Jack cheese (optional)
• 2 c. tortilla strips

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