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Chicken Tortilla Soup
Tortilla chips, simply cooked chicken, corn, and beans all cooked together in a warming tomato broth – what's not to like?
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 610 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (cooked and diced into small cubes)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (medium chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1-2 teaspoons chili powder (to taste)
- 1 cup canned corn kernels
- 1 15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 4 ounce can chopped green chile peppers
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup crushed tortilla chips (amount to your preference)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese (to taste)
- 2 Tablespoons chopped green onions (to taste)
- 1 fresh lime (sliced into wedges)
Instructions
- In a medium large pot over medium heat, add the oil, garlic, and onion and saute until they are soft - about 5 minutes.
- Add in the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, oregano and chili powder. Bring to a simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken, beans, corn, chile peppers and cilantro. Return to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Portion into serving bowls and add your favorite toppings like the crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, cheese, lime wedges and green onions.
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Notes
- Some great toppings we love are: sour cream, extra tortilla strips, grated cheddar cheese, lime wedges, sliced avocados.
Nutrition Information
Calories
610kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
1525mg
(64%)
Potassium
1756mg
(50%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
1065IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
244mg
(24%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 610
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 610kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1525mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 1756mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1065IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 24% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.