Mission Inn Tortilla Soup Recipe

• 1 1/2 tsp Butter
• 1 1/2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lrg Yellow onion, diced
• 28 ounce Tomatoes, diced, canned
• 1 whl jalapeno pepper (or possibly serrano), diced
• 6 ounce Vegetable-juice cocktail (V-8)
• 2 Tbsp. Chicken stock
• 2 c. Warm water
• 3/4 tsp Grnd cumin
• 3/4 tsp Paprika
• 1 pch Chili pwdr
• 1/2 tsp White pepper
• 1 x Clove garlic (or possibly more), chopped
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Tomato paste
• 1/2 c. Fresh cilantro, minced
• 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp. Water
• 6 x Corn tortillas, 6-inch size
•     Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 c. Avocado, diced
• 2 c. Grilled chicken breast, diced
• 1/4 c. Fresh cilantro, minced
• 1 c. Cheddar cheese, grated

Directions