Favorite Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

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Favorite Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Directions:

  1. In a Dutch oven or large heavy pot, heat the oil on medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onions, garlic, peppers, salt, cumin, and coriander for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  4. Add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
  5. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Add the chicken and simmer for 5-10 minutes (or until chicken is completely cooked).
  7. Add the cilantro and lime juice, and stir well.
  8. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
  9. Heat the oil in a heavy pot or electric fryer to 350 degrees F. Add the tortilla strips in batches and fry until golden and crisp, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper or Season All.
  10. Ladle the soup into 4 or 6 serving bowls. Garnish each serving with the diced avocado, the fried tortilla strips.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 667.3 Kcal (2794 kJ)
Calories from fat 325.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.11g 56%
Cholesterol 75.23mg 25%
Sodium 1164.33mg 49%
Potassium 1227.11mg 26%
Total Carbs 61.55g 21%
Sugars 8.3g 33%
Dietary Fiber 8.21g 33%
Protein 26.07g 52%
Vitamin C 37mg 62%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 11.1mg 62%
Calcium 71.7mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 127.43 Kcal (534 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.9g 56%
Cholesterol 14.37mg 25%
Sodium 222.34mg 49%
Potassium 234.33mg 26%
Total Carbs 11.75g 21%
Sugars 1.58g 33%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 33%
Protein 4.98g 52%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 62%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 16%
Iron 2.1mg 62%
Calcium 13.7mg 7%

* 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

  • 15.6
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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