Chicken Tortilla Soup - Restaurant Style Recipe

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Chicken Tortilla Soup - Restaurant Style
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  1. Heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat and cook diced chicken pieces for 5 minutes, stirring often so they don't get brown - remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil in the same large soup pot over medium heat and add onion cook for 1 minute stirring often.
  3. Press 2 cloves of garlic into the pot over the onions and cook for another minute - continue stirring so the onions and garlic do not brown.
  4. Add the two cans of green chilies and cook for another minute.
  5. Add the cooked chicken, refried beans and broth (I buy broth by the carton and measure the broth by filling the empty refried bean can) - blend this mixture well.
  6. Add 1 Tablespoon of southwest seasoning and 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or your favorite) - simmer soup on medium low heat until heated through. At this point the soup is ready, but if you simmer on low heat for another 15 - 30 minutes it will give the seasoning a chance to blend well.
  7. While the soup is simmering preheat oven to 350 and cut the tortillas into very thin strips using a pizza cutter - when watching carbs I use 1/2 tortilla per person.
  8. Place tortilla strips 2 teaspoons of olive oil and 4 pinches of salt in a ziplock bag and shake well.
  9. Spread into 1 layer on cookie sheet spayed with oil (make the strips in shapes rather than all of them be completely flat) and bake for 5 - 7 minutes. (I have also toasted these in a large frying pan if you prefer method).
  10. This recipe makes four hearty 2 1/2 cup portions - Ladle soup into bowls, garnish each bowl with tortilla strips, 1/8 cup of shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream and a few cilantro leaves. (Serving Idea: I have also served this soup with cheese quesadillas).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 266.22 Kcal (1115 kJ)
Calories from fat 189.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.09g 32%
Cholesterol 37.44mg 12%
Sodium 1074.6mg 45%
Potassium 272.12mg 6%
Total Carbs 7.75g 3%
Sugars 1.37g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.54g 6%
Protein 9.72g 19%
Vitamin C 22.6mg 38%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 20%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 256.3mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 77.28 Kcal (324 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.12g 32%
Cholesterol 10.87mg 12%
Sodium 311.94mg 45%
Potassium 78.99mg 6%
Total Carbs 2.25g 3%
Sugars 0.4g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.45g 6%
Protein 2.82g 19%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 38%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 20%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 74.4mg 26%

* 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

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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