The Best Tortilla Soup Houston Junior League Recipe

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The Best Tortilla Soup Houston Junior League
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Directions:

  1. In dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the tortillas, garlic, cilantro and onion, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the tomatoes, bringing to a boil.
  4. Add cumin, chili powder and bay leaves.
  5. Add chicken stock and return to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat.
  7. Add salt and cayenne and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
  8. Remove bay leaves and stir in shredded chicken.
  9. Garnish with Monterrey Jack cheese and avocado, and sour cream and fried tortillas if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 276.42 Kcal (1157 kJ)
Calories from fat 132.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.7g 23%
Cholesterol 8.78mg 3%
Sodium 683.22mg 28%
Potassium 495.48mg 11%
Total Carbs 28.93g 10%
Sugars 6.65g 27%
Dietary Fiber 3.74g 15%
Protein 10.14g 20%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 11%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 74.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 92.2 Kcal (386 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.9g 23%
Cholesterol 2.93mg 3%
Sodium 227.89mg 28%
Potassium 165.27mg 11%
Total Carbs 9.65g 10%
Sugars 2.22g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 15%
Protein 3.38g 20%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 11%
Iron 0.7mg 12%
Calcium 24.8mg 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

  • 6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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