Mean Green Tortilla Soup

So, I was on my Facebook page and I noticed that one of my friends had posted a link for Mean Green Tortilla Soup. I thought that sounded really good!! So now I'm posting it!! LOL! Enjoy! Hope you're all having a wonderful New Year. MissMouse http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/mean-green-tortilla-soup/ Mean Green Tortilla Soup Ingredients 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups water 3 ears of corn, kernels removed (reserve shaved corn cobs) 1 package corn tortillas, cut into strips 4 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided 1 package (3 pieces) chicken thighs or breasts 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, grated 2 teaspoon cumin 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 10 to 12 tomatillos, husks removed 2 cups cilantro, chopped Zest and juice of 2 limes 2 cups jack cheese, shredded 3 avocados, chopped (optional) Aired on: January 2, 2009 October 1, 2008 Yields: 4 to 6 servings Preparation Preheat oven 400°F. In a large pot, bring the chicken stock and water to a bubble with the reserved corn cobs and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Place the corn tortilla strips onto a baking sheet and spray them with some cooking spray. Transfer to the oven and bake until crispy, 10 minutes. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat with some EVOO about 2 turns around the pan. Add the chicken, browning on all sides, then place into the oven for about 7-8 minutes, until juices run clear and no pink remains in the center. Once the chicken is done cooking, remove from oven and let rest before cutting into strips. Preheat a heavy-bottomed pot with remaining 2 tablespoons of EVOO. Add the onion, garlic and cumin, and cook till soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add the corn kernels along with the jalapeño. While the veggies are cooking, puree the tomatillos in a food processor until somewhat smooth. Add the purée, stock and chicken to the pot along with the veggies. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Remove the soup from the heat and add in the cilantro, lime zest and juice, and serve it up garnished with a big handful of jack cheese, tortilla and avocado.