Billy Bob's Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Saute veggies and spices in butter:

1/4 cup butter

1 cup (6 oz.) onion, diced - 1 small

3/4 cup (4 oz.) red pepper, diced - 1 regular

2 cup (1/2 pound) zucchini, cubed - 2 small

1 Tablespoon garlic, chopped

2 Tablespoons chili powder

3/4 teaspoon pepper

1 Tablespoon cumin

Add and bring to boil:

4 cups water

4 Tablespoons chicken base

1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes

Add and simmer for 10 minutes:

3-3/4 cup (1-1/4 pound) chicken, chopped (1 large rotisserie chicken)

7 oz. can chopped green chilies

1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped (or to taste - I use 1 - 2 Tablespoons)

In a separate pan, make a roux of:

3 Tablespoons flour

3 Tablespoons butter

Add to roux and stir until thick:

2 cups heavy cream

Add the white sauce to soup. Let heat for 10 minutes to incorporate white sauce. Serve with cheese and tortilla chips.