Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

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Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Directions:

  1. In a large heavy pot, heat the oil on medium-high heat.
  2. Add mustard seeds and coriander seeds.
  3. When mustard seeds begin to sizzle and pop, add the onions, and peppers. Cook until they get soft.
  4. Then add the garlic cook five minutes.
  5. Add salt, cumin, and coriander cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  7. Add zucchini and squash, stir together and cook for 5-8 minutes, until they get a bit soft.
  8. Add the chicken and beef stock and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  9. Add the shredded chicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
  10. Add the cilantro and lime juice, and stir well.
  11. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
  12. Heat the oil in a heavy pot. Add the tortilla strips in batches and fry until they are golden. 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels, season with salt.
  13. Ladle the soup into 4 or 6 serving bowls. Garnish each serving with the fried tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream or cheese, and cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 833.02 Kcal (3488 kJ)
Calories from fat 518.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.58g 89%
Cholesterol 121.92mg 41%
Sodium 1655.38mg 69%
Potassium 1548.32mg 33%
Total Carbs 52.49g 17%
Sugars 8.96g 36%
Dietary Fiber 7.76g 31%
Protein 28.88g 58%
Vitamin C 24.8mg 41%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 195.4mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 137.97 Kcal (578 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.54g 89%
Cholesterol 20.19mg 41%
Sodium 274.17mg 69%
Potassium 256.44mg 33%
Total Carbs 8.69g 17%
Sugars 1.48g 36%
Dietary Fiber 1.29g 31%
Protein 4.78g 58%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 41%
Iron 0.5mg 18%
Calcium 32.4mg 20%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.7
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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