SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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Tried and true, this has become my favorite soup! Add green chiles, garlic or sub black beans for variety. From the September 2004 issue of Real Simple magazine.

Provided by theMurrays

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) jar salsa verde
3 cups cooked chicken pieces (1 small deli-counter rotisserie chicken)
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
tortilla chips (optional)

Steps:

  • Empty the salsa into a large saucepan.
  • Cook 2 minutes over medium-high heat, then add the chicken, beans, broth, and cumin (if desired).
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Top each bowl with a sprinkling of onions, a dollop of sour cream, and some tortilla chips (if desired).
  • (For a soupier dish, use 4 cups of broth).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.9, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 1087.2, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 2.4, Protein 16.1

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