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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 |
Per serving this soup has 3oz protein, 1/2 serving grains/starches (when served with 5-7 tortilla chips), 1 serving vegetable, 1 tsp fat/oil.
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. | |
