chicken taco soup and avocado salad with southwest yogurt dressing

carlisle, IN
Updated on Nov 4, 2011

Soup and salad with a spicy flair...yum!

prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 3-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • SOUP
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green or red sweet pepper
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken
  • 1 cup canned cannelini beans(or black or pinto beans), drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen or canned corn
  • 2 tablespoons fresh minced cilantro(or 2t. dried)
  • 2 - 8 in. flour tortillas
  • - toppings of your choice(optional)-shredded cheese, sour cream, etc.)
  • SALAD
  • 4 cups torn salad greens
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
  • 1/4 cup diced red sweet pepper
  • 1/2 cup sliced avocado
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, minced-or1/2t dried cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

How To Make chicken taco soup and avocado salad with southwest yogurt dressing

  • Step 1
    Cook and stir onion and red pepper in small amount of olive oil about 4 minutes. Add taco seasoning and garlic and cook and stir 1 minute more. Add stock, salsa, chicken, beans, corn and cilantro. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 min.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, cut tortillas into thin strips. Spray with cooking spray and toss to coat. Spread on baking sheet and bake at 350 for 5-7 minutes until starting to brown and crisp. Serve sprinkled on soup.
  • Step 3
    For salad-combine greens, tomato, onion and pepper and toss. Place on salad plates and top each with a few slices of avocado. Combine yogurt with remaining ingredients and serve on the side.

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