Chicken Stock

Chicken Stock

5 pounds chicken bones from roasted chicken
Salt and black pepper
4 tablespoons chicken seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash)
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 onion, coursely chopped
Cold water

Combine ingredients in a large stockpot. Add enough water to cover bones. Then, simmer covered for 4 hours. Periodically check for scum formation, skim and remove. Add additional water if too much has boiled away. Following 4 hour period, strain solids. Refrigerate stock until ready to use.

Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup

4 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons chili lime seasoning
Salt
1/2 cup Louisiana hot sauce
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
tortilla chips
1/2 habanero pepper, seeds removed
2 tablespoons tomato paste

In a stockpot, saute onions and salt in olive oil until tender. Then, add chicken stock, garlic, and salt. Allow to come to a boil, and add chili lime seasoning, hot sauce, tomato paste, and habanero pepper. Simmer over medium heat, covered, for approximately 10 minutes. Then, add chicken, and allow to boil for an additional 5 minutes. Serve in individual bowls with crumbled tortilla chips. Enjoy!