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quick and healthy chicken tortilla soup

Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

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!

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

Ingredients For quick and healthy chicken tortilla soup

  • 1 Tbsp
    canola or olive oil
  • 1 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    ground coriander
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 4 can
    14.5 oz each, chicken broth
  • 1 can
    10 oz, diced tomatoes w/ green chilies
  • 2 c
    cooked and shredded chicken breast
  • 1 can
    15.5 oz, black beans, drained
  • 1 c
    frozen corn kernels
  • 1 c
    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

  • 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.
  • 2
    Add all of the broth and the tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 10 mins, stirring occasionally.
  • 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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