Applebee's Cheese Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

1 medium yellow onions, chopped

2 tsp. fresh garlic, minced

2 tsp. vegetable oil

4 cups chicken stock

1/4 cup chopped green pepper (optional)

1 (15 oz.) can tomato puree

1 tsp. finely minced jalapeno pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp. hot sauce (optional)

4 tsp. flour

1/2 cup water

1 lb. cooked chicken, cubed

1 cup cream

1/4 cup fat free sour cream

8 oz. processed cheese, 1-inch cubes

10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, 1/4 inch strips, fried

Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)

Directions

Saute oil, garlic and onions in large pan or Dutch oven until soft
Add ingredients 4-13. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Cut tortillas into 1/4 inch strips and fry in oil or spray with oil.
Bake at 400. Sprinkle with salt if desired.
Thoroughly mix flour and water. Then whisk into soup. Bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes.
Add chicken and simmer for 5 minutes
Stir in sour cream and cheese (to taste)

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