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Green Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

• 2.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 or a 28-ounce can green enchilada sauce
• 24 ounces chicken broth
• 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
• 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 4 ounces cream cheese (cubed and softened - warm in the microwave if needed)
• 4 ounces green salsa (salsa verde)
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large stockpot, add chicken and broth.
2. Simmer until chicken is done and can easily be pulled apart.
3. Remove chicken and shred.
4. Add shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, half and half, jack cheese, cream cheese, and green salsa to the pot.
5. Stir and heat soup until it is warm and the cheese is melted.
6. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
7. Add hot sauce or additional salsa to taste.
8. Top with greek yogurt, scallions, shredded cheese and serve with tortilla chips