We hope that you enjoy your Tortilla Soup from Chef Dean Fearing Signature Food Collection. Following is some helpful information on serving your Tortilla Soup.The package should be opened immediately upon arrival and placed in the refrigerator or freezer. Tortilla Soup should arrive cool to the touch. Once the soup has been opened it may be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. The tortilla strips should be placed in the refrigerator or freezer if they will not be used within 2 days. Since the strips are going into the soup it shouldn’t matter that they are not completely crisp. To Serve: Open pouch and pour soup into a non-corrosive pan. Heat on medium to medium- high heat. Once the soup is at a simmer reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook 10 minutes before serving. If the soup cooks without a cover the soup will evaporate and the yield will be reduced. Pour the soup into serving bowls and garnish with tortilla strips or see how Dean makes it below. The way Dean makes it: Heat soup then divide soup into 8 serving bowls. Then divide the following between the bowls: 2 sliced chicken breasts (cut into strips) – 2 large ripe avocado, peeled and cut into small cubes, 3 cups grated cheddar cheese, and the tortilla strips. Enjoy! Chef Dean Fearing