chicken tortilla soup
Great on a cold day!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cans chicken breast, chunky (shred in processor)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, light
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, fine or coarse
- 1 - red pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 - blue tortilla chips, handful or more slightly crushed into large pieces
- 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
- 1 bunch cilantro, fresh
- 1 teaspoon sour cream, lite or yogurt for topping
- 1 small avocado, diced for topping
How To Make chicken tortilla soup
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Step 1In a large soup pot, combine olive oil, shredded chicken, 1/4 tsp chili powder, cumin & salt. Cook until heated through.
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Step 2Add onion, garlic and red pepper and cook until soft; about 6 minutes and add the remaining chili powder, tomatoes, broth and water and simmer 25 minutes.
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Step 3Stir in a handful of blue tortilla chips.
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Step 4Serve in individual bowls garnished with avocado, cheese, cilantro and a dollop of sour cream & serve warm.
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Step 5Add extra tortilla chips on sides of individual soup plates, enjoy!
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Category:
Soups
Category:
Chicken Soups
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#tortilla
Keyword:
#Mexican Style
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