quick and healthy chicken tortilla soup

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worcester, MA
Updated on Feb 21, 2016

I love chicken soups in all the different ways you can make them,and I wanted to try to make a south western flavored one, but one that would be very quick and healthy. Here it is!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 4 cans 14.5 oz each, chicken broth
  • 1 can 10 oz, diced tomatoes w/ green chilies
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
  • 1 can 15.5 oz, black beans, drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 bag baked tortilla strips, i buy them in the produce aisle.

How To Make quick and healthy chicken tortilla soup

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in lg pot, over medium heat. Add onion, coriander, cumin and oregano. Cook, stirring, until onion is softened.Add garlic and cook additional 1 minute.
  • Step 2
    Add all of the broth and the tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 10 mins, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 3
    Stir in chicken, beans, corn and rice. Cook 5 mins, or until heated through. Ladle into bowl and top each bowl w/ some tortilla strips, or serve the tortilla strips on the side.

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