CINCO DE MAYO CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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This is a very tasty soup and it's simple to make. You can either used canned chicken, rotisserie chicken or if you roasted a large hen the night before and have leftovers you don't know what to do with I suggest you give this soup a try.

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 7-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
5 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic, undrained
3 (5 ounce) cans white chicken meat, drained
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced
2 teaspoons lime juice
salt
pepper
crushed tortilla chips
shredded cheddar cheese
shredded monterey jack cheese
sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, sate onion in oil.
  • Add the canned chilies, garlic jalapeƱo and cumin.
  • Stir in the broth, tomato sauce and canned tomatoes with garlic and onion.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; stir in chicken, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Add cilantro, lime juice salt and pepper.
  • Once served top with chips, cheese and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.6, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 899, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5, Protein 19.2

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