Twenty Delectable Mountains

 

Most of the year, this is my second or third favorite dish at Rumbi Island Grill. When I have a winter head cold, it moves to first place.

 

Copycat Bahama Mama’s Tortilla Soup

 

2 chicken breasts, grilled and cut into chunks

8 cups chicken broth

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Pinch of dried thyme

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup coconut milk

1 chopped tomato

1 cup mozzarella, shredded

2 cups tortilla strips

Juice from 1 lime

Salt, pepper to taste

 

In a large pot, combine chicken broth, allspice, thyme, cinnamon, ginger and garlic and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add coconut milk, carrots and chicken.  Let it sit a few minutes to heat the chicken. Get four soup bowls and place 1/4 of the tomato in each. Ladle broth mixture into bowls. Top with cheese, tortilla strips and lime juice.  Makes 4 bowls.