Tortilla Chicken Soup Recipe

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Tortilla Chicken Soup
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 375°F.
  2. Brush 1 tablespoon melted butter on both sides of each tortilla.
  3. Cut tortillas into strips.
  4. Place on baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until crunchy.
  6. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan until sizzling; add onion, jalapeño, garlic and cumin.
  7. Cook over medium heat until onion is softened.
  8. Add broth and tomatoes and continue cooking until mixture just comes to a boil.
  9. Reduce heat to low and add 10 of the baked tortilla strips to the soup.
  10. Cover with a lid and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  11. Stir in lime juice.
  12. Place 2 cups soup in 5-cup blender container or food processor bowl.
  13. Cover, blend on Low until smooth about 60 seconds.
  14. Repeat with remaining soup.
  15. Heat chicken in microwave till hot.
  16. Add chicken breasts to bowls and cover with soup.
  17. To serve, top soup with remaining tortilla strips, shredded cheese and cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 133.26 Kcal (558 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.6g 16%
Cholesterol 29.99mg 10%
Sodium 138.21mg 6%
Potassium 87.14mg 2%
Total Carbs 3.68g 1%
Sugars 1.04g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.46g 2%
Protein 6.12g 12%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 159.4mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 210.1 Kcal (880 kJ)
Calories from fat 150.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.72g 16%
Cholesterol 47.28mg 10%
Sodium 217.92mg 6%
Potassium 137.39mg 2%
Total Carbs 5.8g 1%
Sugars 1.64g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 2%
Protein 9.65g 12%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 8%
Iron 0.5mg 2%
Calcium 251.4mg 16%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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