Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

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Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Directions:

  1. Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a skillet. Cut tortillas into 1/2 strips and fry in oil until golden and crispy. Dry on paper towels and save for later.
  2. Add more oil (if needed) to skillet. Cut pasilla chiles crosswise in rings and fry in oil for about 1 minute. Dry on paper towels and save for later.
  3. Roast tomatoes, onion and garlic in broiler for about 10 minutes. Garlic may be done sooner. Peel charred skin from tomatoes and dice. Finely dice onion and garlic.
  4. In soup pot, heat 3 tablespoons of oil on low. Cut chicken into bite-size chunks and add to soup pot. Raise heat to high and cook chicken until done on all sides, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add onions, garlic, chili powder, cumin, pepper and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Add broth, tomatoes, pico de gallo, epazote and frozen corn. Stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cover. Continue boiling for 15 minutes.
  7. Stir. Reduce heat to low and lightly simmer for 1-2 hours. Stir occasionally.
  8. Add pasilla chiles and continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Taste test and season as desired.
  9. Peel and dice avacados, then place in a bowl and stir lightly with 2 tablespoons lime juice.
  10. To serve, place tortilla strips in bowl first, sprinkle with cheese, then ladle soup on top. Garnish with lime wedge, cilantro and avacados.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 455.83 Kcal (1908 kJ)
Calories from fat 259.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.81g 44%
Cholesterol 49.04mg 16%
Sodium 696.23mg 29%
Potassium 570.57mg 12%
Total Carbs 33.79g 11%
Sugars 7.89g 32%
Dietary Fiber 5.65g 23%
Protein 19.85g 40%
Vitamin C 12.8mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 352.9mg 35%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 130.44 Kcal (546 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.24g 44%
Cholesterol 14.03mg 16%
Sodium 199.24mg 29%
Potassium 163.28mg 12%
Total Carbs 9.67g 11%
Sugars 2.26g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.62g 23%
Protein 5.68g 40%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 14%
Iron 0.5mg 9%
Calcium 101mg 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.7
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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