Single Leaf Winery

                            7480 Fairplay Road

                        Somerset, California 95684

                               530-620-3545

 





Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 package dried black beans
6 quarts chicken broth
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
12 ounces frozen corn
2-3 large, cut up tomatoes
1 bunch cilantro, leaves only, shredded
corn tortilla chips

Place black beans in a large cooking pot and cover with water. 
 Bring to a boil, continuously replacing with more water as it boils off.
 This process will take about one hour.  Drain all water from the beans
 when they are al dente.  (Beans can be soaked overnight and drained but 
don't have the same intensity of flavor.)  
Microwave chicken breasts for about 5 minutes, allow to cool and shred.
Combine the drained black beans, chicken broth, corn, tomatoes, cilantro
 and chicken breasts and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for about
one half hour before serving.  Place tortilla chip into individual
 bowls and pour soup over the chips.  Garnish with more cilantro.