3 Ortega green chilies, cut in thin strips
2 tbsp. butter plus 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 lg. onions, cut julienne
1/2 med. canned jalapeno, seeded finely chopped
3 c. chicken stock
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 c. tomato sauce
1 tsp. ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
3 lg. garlic cloves, diced fine
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. minced fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 lb. chicken, ground meat or diced roast

Melt butter with oil add onions and garlic, cook until soft (about 13 minutes). Add both kinds chilies. Cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Add stock and spices. Simmer 20 minutes. Add meat. Place a few tortilla strips and cheese in bowl. Add soup. Top with few more tortilla strips, cheese, avocado and cilantro.

A favorite soup at Gooseberries and at home.