LEFTOVER CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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I always find this recipe helpful when I am trying to use leftover chicken. It has a wonderful fresh flavor and good anytime.

Provided by cervantesbrandi

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
1 cup diced fresh tomato
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeno, minced
1/2 small white onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a soup pan on medium high. Add tomatoes, onion, jalapeƱos and garlic. Cook for 15 minutes or until tomatoes are nice and pulpy.
  • Add chicken broth, cumin, salt and pepper and cook covered on medium low for 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken and cook covered on medium low for an additional 5 minutes and serve.
  • I always garnish this soup with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice, some diced avocado and some crunchy tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.3, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 818.5, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 22.9

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