Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

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Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Directions:

  1. For Stock.
  2. Chop carcass into pieces.
  3. In a large saucepan heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
  4. Add carcass and cook, stirring often, until well browned. ( I like to use the carcass of a roasted chicken, which I keep in my freezer for making stocks and soups)).
  5. Add remaining oil with onions,carrots and celery.
  6. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are golden brown; pour off oil.
  7. Add thyme,parsley,bay leaf and peppercorns.
  8. Stir to blend and add water to cover.
  9. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, skimming surface as necessary, until reduced to 4 cups.
  10. Line a bowl with an extra fine sieve(preferably a chinois) and pour in mixture, pushing solids with a wooden spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.( A sieve lined with cheesecloth works great!).
  11. Discard solids and skim off surface fat.
  12. Refrigerate, tightly sealed, for no more than 2 days, or freeze in small batches for easy use for up to 3 months.
  13. For Soup.
  14. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  15. Saute tortillas with garlic and epazote (or cilantro) over medium heat until tortillas are soft.
  16. Add onion and fresh tomato puree and bring to a boil.
  17. Add cumin,chili powder,bay leaves,canned tomato pure'e and chicken stock.
  18. Bring to a boil again, then reduce heat to simmer.
  19. Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste and cook,stirring frequently, for 30 minutes.
  20. Skim fat from surface, if necessary.
  21. Strain and pour into warm soup bowls.
  22. Garnish each bowl with an equal portion of chicken breast,avocado shredded cheese, and crisp tortilla strips.
  23. Serve immediately.
  24. Soup may be prepared 1 day ahead and gently reheated before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 218.55 Kcal (915 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.49g 24%
Cholesterol 13.2mg 4%
Sodium 132.81mg 6%
Potassium 353.05mg 8%
Total Carbs 16.46g 5%
Sugars 3.51g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4.17g 17%
Protein 5.64g 11%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 139.1mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.45 Kcal (349 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.92g 24%
Cholesterol 5.04mg 4%
Sodium 50.71mg 6%
Potassium 134.8mg 8%
Total Carbs 6.29g 5%
Sugars 1.34g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.59g 17%
Protein 2.15g 11%
Vitamin C 4mg 18%
Iron 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 53.1mg 14%

* 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

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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