Neiman Marcus Cafe Chicken Tortilla Soup

• 3/4 lb unsalted butter
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 3 -4 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 ounces taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock
• 6 soft corn tortillas, shredded
• 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and chopped
• 4 -6 roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 bunch cilantro leaf, chopped
• 3/4 ounce cheddar cheese spread
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pint heavy cream

1. Saute first 7 ingredients in large stockpot until tender.
2. Stir in garlic and taco seasoning.
3. Add chicken stock, corn tortillas and cooked chicken breast.
4. Bring to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes, cilantro and Cheddar cheese spread, then simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add baking soda; stir well.
7. When foaming subsides, add heavy cream and simmer 30 minutes more.
8. Garnish with baked tortilla strips.

unsalted butter, red onion, yellow onion, celery, carrot, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, taco, garlic, chicken stock, corn tortillas, chicken breast, roma tomatoes, cilantro leaf, cheddar cheese, baking soda, heavy cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/neiman-marcus-cafe-chicken-tortilla-soup-291243 (may not work)