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Writer's pictureSusan Gates

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Olive oil


1 tsp


Uncooked onion(s)


1½ cup(s), chopped


Kosher salt


1½ tsp


Minced garlic


4 tsp


Jalapeño pepper(s)


1 medium, seeded and minced


Chili powder


1 tsp


Reduced-sodium chicken broth


6 cup(s)


Canned diced tomatoes


15 oz, fire roasted-variety, drained


Uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast


20 oz


Fresh lime juice


⅓ cup(s)


Cilantro


1 cup(s), chopped


Shredded reduced-fat Mexican-style cheese


6 Tbsp


Tortilla chips


12 chip(s), crushed


Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large soup pot set over medium heat.

  2. Add onion and salt; cook, stirring often, until onion is softened, 5-10 minutes.

  3. Add garlic, jalapeno, and chili powder; cook, stirring, 1 minute.

  4. Add broth, tomatoes, chicken, and lime juice; stir to combine.

  5. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until chicken breasts are cooked through, about 20 minutes.

  6. Remove chicken from soup and shred with 2 forks; return chicken to pot with cilantro.

  7. Serve soup garnished with cheese and tortilla chips.

  8. Serving size: 1 ½ cups soup, 1 Tbsp cheese, 2 chips




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