Chicken, Chorizo and Tortilla Stoup Recipe – Rachael Ray

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken tenders
• Salt and pepper
• 3/4 pound chorizo sausage (in packaged meats case near kielbasa at the grocery store)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 small red potatoes, diced
• 1 can fire-roasted chopped tomatoes (15 ounces), such as Muir Glen brand
• 1 can dark red kidney beans (15 ounces), drained
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 sack red or blue corn tortilla chips
• 2 cups shredded pepper jack or smoked cheddar
• Suggested garnishes: chopped scallions, chopped cilantro or fresh thyme leaves