Mexican Tortilla Soup

Name: Mexican Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, trimmed and diced; 1 cup prechopped onion (find at the salad bar); 1 cup prechopped green bell pepper (find at the salad bar); 2 garlic cloves, minced (1 teaspoon); ¾ teaspoon ground cumin; ¾ teaspoon chili powder; 2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro; ½ cup coarsely crushed baked tortilla chips (such as Tostitos); ½ cup preshredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese; 6 lime wedges (about 1 1/2 limes)

8 Ratings
7 Reviews

For a hearty meal that's full of flavor and spice, you can't go wrong with Mexican Tortilla Soup. Top with crushed tortilla chips and cheese, and serve with lime wedges.

By Kathy Kingsley

Recipe by Health January 2007

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

16 mins

total:

26 mins

Yield:

Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, and cook, stirring often, 3-4 minutes or until browned. Remove to plate, and cover.

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Step 2
In the same pan, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil on medium-high. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in cumin, chili powder, broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
Step 3
Return the chicken and juices to the pan and simmer 3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in cilantro.
Step 4
Ladle soup into serving bowls; top with crushed tortilla chips and cheese. Serve hot, with a lime wedge on the side.
Step 5
Andrea's wine pick: You can't go wrong with a tangy, herbaceous New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to match the lively cilantro and lime flavors in the soup. Look for Drylands Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2006 ($15).

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

296 calories; fat 11g; saturated fat 3g; mono fat 3g; poly fat 1g; protein 29g; carbohydrates 15g; fiber 2g; cholesterol 58mg; iron 2mg; sodium 522mg; calcium 302mg.

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IrmaMGranados

03/20/2014

Delicious

karenfar

01/18/2014

I made this for 2 of us and it is actually pretty good diet food! I followed the recipe as written. 1 cup is a pretty skimpy portion for dinner. This would be better as a serving for 4 and it still is only 354 calories.

stcyrbl53

09/20/2012

Husband loved it! I followed the directions exactly, except I skipped the lime slices.

PanPieBaker

02/29/2012

Taste is good but there is not enough "stuff" even after adding 2 cans of black beans. If you are looking for a heartier soup I would recommend Rachel Ray's Chicken Chorizo Stoup (http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/chicken-chorizo-and-tortilla-stoup-stew-like-soup-recipe/index.html). It may not be as low calorie but you won't have to eat a lot to feel full!

meersmanfam

10/21/2011

I put everything in my slow cooker, set it on high for 4 hours, and it was absolutely delicious! Light and healthy, and I added a little extra cumin and chili powder.

maricelajaime68

09/07/2011

bahibektoi

11/13/2010

A good, nice, different soup. I added some black beans and topped it with avocado. Not the usual soup flavors, but a good soup.

jazzradiogirl

06/15/2010

Wow! This is really delicous. I added extra peppers, onions and tomatoes just to up the vegetable content. I used homemade turkey stock instead of the chicken broth. It was exceptional.

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