Looking for simple and delicious soup?
Try this quick and easy Chicken Tortilla soup!
Quick and Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
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| Serves | 6 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 35 minutes |
| Total time | 50 minutes |
| Meal type | Main Dish, Soup |
| Website | Modified from http://damndelicious.net |
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (4-oz) can green chiles
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup kernels corn
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- juice of one lime
- avocado, for serving
- whole grain tortilla chips, for serving
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, oregano and cayenne pepper; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in pasta, chicken, corn, cilantro and lime juice until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with avocado and tortilla strips, if desired. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in pasta, chicken, corn, cilantro and lime juice until heated through, about 2 minutes. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Serve immediately, garnished with avocado and tortilla strips, if desired. | |
Supplements and your Safety
- On November 05, 2013
- By Lindsay
- In News, Nutrition Education
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Are your herbs and supplements really all they say they are? The New York Times recently released this article to make consumers aware that supplements and herbs may not be all that they advertise. So next time you think your are going to cure a cold, ease hot flashes, stop memory loss, or enhance your mood via herbs and supplements, you may want to think twice before you fork over your cash!
Power-up with Pumpkins!
It’s pumpkin season! Looking for some ways to include this tasty vegetable as a meal instead of a decadent dessert or quick bread? Try this quick and easy crockpot recipe!
Crockpot Pumpkin Soup
| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 5 hours |
| Total time | 5 hours, 15 minutes |
| Meal type | Appetizer, Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish, Soup |
| Misc | Serve Hot |
| Website | www.fatgirltrappedinaskinnybody.com |
Ingredients
- 2 cups pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 cup white onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or agave, honey, sugar)
- 1 teaspoon tumeric
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Pour pumpkin, vegetable stock, maple syrup, garlic and spices into crockpot and stir. Add chopped vegetables. Cover and cook on low heat for 8-9 hours, or high heat for 5-6 hours. Blend soup in small batches, or use hand blender. | |
Just how “cheesy” are we?
- On September 26, 2013
- By Lindsay
- In News, Nutrition Education
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According to an article released from NBC NEWS, based on recent studies from the USDA, Americans are now eating an average of 23lbs of cheese per year! That’s almost 1lb per week! Yes, many of us can agree cheese is delicious…but just how much does 23lbs of cheese mean for our waistline? Lets take a look at some of our most popular cheeses. How many pounds of weight gain can all this cheese-eating lead to in a year?
American cheese- (104kcal/oz): 38,272kcal/23lbs…~10.93lbs per year
Blue cheese- (100kcal/oz): 36,800kcal/23lbs…10.51lbs per year
Brie cheese- (100kcal/oz): 36,800kcal/23lbs…10.51lbs per year
Cheddar cheese- (110kcal/oz): 40,480kcal/23lbs…11.56lbs per year
Feta cheese- (75kcal/oz): 27,600kcal/23lbs…7.89lbs per year
Goat cheese- (70kcal/oz):25,760kcal/23lbs…7.36lbs per year
Monterey Jack cheese- (106kcal/oz): 39,008kcal/23lbs…11.15lbs per year
Mozzarella cheese- (85kcal/oz): 31,280kcal/23lbs…8.94lbs per year
Parmesan cheese- (122kcal/oz): 44,896kcal/23lbs…12.83lbs per year
Ricotta (part skim) cheese- (39kcal/oz): 14,352kcals/23lbs…4.10lbs per year
Swiss cheese- (95kcal/oz)- 34,960kcals/23lbs..9.99lbs per year
All this data is not to scare you from eating any cheese. Cheese can be a great source of calcium and protein. But just remember next time you go for the cheese…moderation!