CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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This soup is quick to make, flavorful, and filling! Serve with warm corn bread or tortillas. This also freezes well.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano or 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can water
1 cup corn
1 cup white hominy (optional)
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinse and drained
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
2 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
avocado, chopped
monterey jack cheese, shredded
green onion, chopped
tortilla chips, crushed

Steps:

  • In a medium stock pot, saute onion and garlic in oil.
  • Stir in chili powder, oregano/Italian seasoning, tomatoes, broth and water.
  • Bring to boil and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add corn, hominy, chili peppers, beans, cilantro, and chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Ladle soup into individual serving bowls and garnish with avocado, grated Jack cheese, chopped green onion, or crushed tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.9, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 30.9, Sodium 224.1, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 6.6, Protein 18.4

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