EASY & TASTY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Easy & Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup image

Provided by Amber Matlock

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 lb chicken breast, cooked and cubed
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
8 cups water
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 potato, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 squash or 1 zucchini, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, undrained
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
southwest seasoning (to taste)
sour cream
shredded cheese
crushed tortilla chips
fresh lime juice (1/2 lime per serving)

Steps:

Combine all soup ingredients in a large pot.
Turn to high heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.
Top individual servings with all or some of the suggested toppings (I think the lime juice is what really makes this soup sing!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.8, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 221.8, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 20