Best Southwest Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipes

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SOUTHWEST CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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Bring a bit of the Southwest to your table with this spirit-warming soup. Loaded with tender chicken, diced tomatoes and plenty of seasonings, it's sure to be requested again and again.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 cups chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
Tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Add chicken. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into soup., Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Top servings with cheese and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 752mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP WITH BAKED TORTILLA STRIPS



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Assemble the ingredients in the slow cooker, and it does the work for you!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 yellow or blue corn tortillas (5 or 6 inch)

Steps:

  • Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix chicken, sweet potatoes, onion, tomatoes, broth, oregano and cumin in cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in corn and bell pepper. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook about 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 450°F. Spray 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray. Cut each tortilla into strips; place in single layer on cookie sheets. Bake about 6 minutes or until crisp but not brown; cool.
  • Spoon soup into individual bowls. Top with tortilla strips. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



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Make and share this Southwest Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by elainemarie1983

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 1 soup pot full, 5-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (32 ounce) can tomato juice
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained plus
0.5 (14 1/2 ounce) can water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup frozen corn
favorite chili seasoning mix (i use Chili-O)
1/4 cup newmans own southwest salad dressing
3 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with
3 tablespoons tomato juice, from pot
parsley
favorite tortilla chips (I use white corn)

Steps:

  • Add tomato juice to large soup pot. Mix with packet chili seasoning. Add chicken breasts and cook on medium heat, covered, until chicken is fully cooked. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return to pot with onion, pepper, beans, tomatos and water, corn and parsley. Cook about 15 minutes covered on low to blend flavors.
  • Remove from heat and add cornstarch mixture and dressing. Mix until fully blended.
  • Ladel into serving bowls and serve with tortilla chips to crush on top.
  • Delicious! Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 48.3, Sodium 865, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 13.5, Protein 27.9

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