Mexican Chicken Soup

                                                                               
Quantities                  Ingredients
3
Boneless chicken breasts
4 Tbsp.
Butter
1
Onion, chopped
3
Celery ribs, veined and chopped
6
Garlic cloves, minced
4
Carrots, chopped
6
Tomatillos, washed and chopped
2
Potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed, and chopped

Corn, fresh, frozen, or canned
1 large can
Chicken stock
1 can
Tomatoes, peeled or stewed, or fresh chopped tomatoes (optional)
3 - 4 cans
Beans (dark kidney, black, pinto, white)
1 canOrtega chiles, or fresh chiles, finely chopped

Salt and pepper
Garnishes:

Sour cream

Cheddar cheese, grated

Tortilla chips

Salsa

Guacamole

Cilantro

Preparation Procedures:

1. Rinse chicken breasts, removing fat. Saute until cooked lightly through, about 10 minutes. Set aside and chop into bite-sized pieces when cooled. 

2. Saute onion, celery, and garlic until tender. Add carrots, tomatillos, potatoes, and chicken stock. Bring to a light boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add corn, tomatoes, beans, and chiles, and stir well. Add chicken pieces. 

3. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Add liquid as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve and garnish in bowls.