Chicken Tortilla Soup
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5
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Description
This soup begins by sautéeing onions and garlic in canola oil to build a savory base. Layered with chopped green chiles, black beans, diced and crushed tomatoes, corn, and a mix of cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, salt, and pepper, the broth becomes richly flavored and mildly spiced. Chicken broth and whole chicken breasts cook with the mixture until the chicken is tender.
The chicken is removed, shredded, and returned to the pot along with strips of flour tortillas that add a pleasant chew and heartiness to the soup. Fresh chopped cilantro finishes the dish with a bright herbal note. This soup combines a variety of textures and a balance of spice and acidity from tomatoes and chiles.
It can serve as a filling meal by itself or accompanied by added garnishes or sides. The inclusion of black beans and corn also adds nutritional variety and substance.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 ounces green chile peppers chopped
- 14.5 ounces black beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes canned
- 2 cups corn
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 2 4- inch flour tortillas cut into strips
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Add the canola oil to a large dutch oven on medium heat and add the onion and garlic, cooking for 2 minutes until you can smell the garlic.
- Add the green chiles, black beans, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, corn, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano and mix well.
- Add the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes and chicken breasts and bring to a boil before reducing to a simmer for 22-25 minutes.
- Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, then return to the pot with the shredded tortillas and cilantro, stirring well before serving.
Notes
- The recipe includes timers linked in the instructions to help manage cooking times effectively.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1538mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 906mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 430IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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