CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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I got this recipe by eyeballing an HEB soup kit. All of the measurements are negotiable, depending on your personal tastes; I add different amounts of veggies each time depending on my mood/cravings. This also freezes well, which really helps out for a quick but healthy meal on short notice! I always use fresh veggies; they come out better.

Provided by Spinnenkatie

Categories     Onions

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 green bell pepper
1 medium onion
1 corn on the cob
2 serranos
2 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 -4 chicken breasts
4 cups roma tomatoes
1/2 cup chili powder
8 cups water
salt, to taste
1/8 cup fresh ground pepper
1/3 cup cilantro
2 limes, juice of
8 ounces cheese, grated
4 ounces tortilla chips

Steps:

  • De-skin and boil the chicken breasts. You can use 10 cups of water if you want to save the chicken stock for the soup, but I usually drain it and continue the recipe with fresh water.
  • Chop an de-seed bell pepper, onion, and sorranos. Slice corn off of cobb, and mince or chop the garlic. Saute these veggies with the olive oil for 5 minutes.
  • Add veggies to the chicken, water, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Saute the roma tomatos for 5 minutes and add to the soup.
  • Boil the soup for 15 minutes.
  • Add the lime juice and cilantro and serve. On top of each bowl, add 1/2 oz. cheese and a few tortilla chips.
  • If you plan on freezing this soup, do not add the cheese or tortilla chips until just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.1, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 27.6, Sodium 298.7, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 11.4

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