Mexican Onion Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 3 lbs.)
4 (14 1/2 oz) cans chicken broth, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 (14 1/2 oz) cans beef broth
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
2 tbsp ground chipotle chile pepper
1 1/4 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 6- inch corn tortillas
vegetable oil cooking spray
salt

Directions:

Combine onions, 1 cup chicken broth, minced garlic and next 3 ingredients in a Dutch oven over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates; increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often to loosen particles from bottom of pan, 15-20 minutes or until onions are caramel colored.
Stir in beef broth, tomatoes and green chiles, chipotle pepper and remaining chicken broth; bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and cook, stirring often, 15-20 minutes.
Ladle soup into 6 bowls; sprinkle evenly with cheese, Tortilla strips and chopped cilantro.
Tortilla strips: cut 6 corn tortillas into 1 1/2-inch strips; coat with vegetable cooking spray; place on a baking sheet and bake at 400° for 5 minutes; stir and bake 5 more minutes or until crisp; sprinkle with salt.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	628.43 Kcal (2631 kJ)
Calories from fat	265.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.49g	45%
Cholesterol	44.86mg	15%
Sodium	816.73mg	34%
Potassium	440.26mg	9%
Total Carbs	74.2g	25%
Sugars	2.6g	10%
Dietary Fiber	11.04g	44%
Protein	20.01g	40%
Vitamin C	8.6mg	14%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	454.6mg	45%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	193.17 Kcal (809 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.06g	45%
Cholesterol	13.79mg	15%
Sodium	251.05mg	34%
Potassium	135.33mg	9%
Total Carbs	22.81g	25%
Sugars	0.8g	10%
Dietary Fiber	3.39g	44%
Protein	6.15g	40%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	14%
Iron	0.7mg	12%
Calcium	139.7mg	45%

* 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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