Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
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This Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe is loaded with shredded chicken, vegetables, tortilla strips and spices in a tasty tomato broth. This hearty Tortilla Soup recipe is the absolute best!
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Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 stalks of celery large diced
- 4 carrots peeled and large diced
- 1 small green bell pepper large diced
- 1 - 2 Jalapeno peppers seeded and finely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 28- ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 10 cups low sodium chicken broth (2.5 qts)
- 4 heaping cups shredded chicken
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 6 fresh white corn tortillas cut crosswise into about ½ inch strips
To Serve (Pick your favorites)
- sour cream or Mexican crema
- shredded cheese Cheddar, Pepper Jack or Mexican blend
- tortilla chips
- Sliced avocado
- Lime wedges and chopped cilantro
- Sliced Jalapenos
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat up 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery, carrots, green bell pepper and jalapeno. Sautee for about 5 - 6 minutes or until the onions become translucent. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 –2 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium low and stir in the oregano, cumin, coriander and salt. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Add the shredded chicken, tortilla strips and the fresh cilantro. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve the soup hot, top with sour cream or Mexican crema, shredded cheese, sliced avocado and tortilla chips. Garnish with lime wedges and chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
634mg
(26%)
Potassium
752mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
7040IU
(141%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 634mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 752mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 7040IU | 141% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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