Tortilla Soup Recipe

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Tortilla Soup
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  1. Bring chicken, onion, carrot, garlic, chipotles, jalapeño, and 16 cups water to a boil in a large pot; skim foam from surface. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, skimming the surface frequently, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour.
  2. Transfer chicken to a plate. Strain broth into another large pot. Return chiles to broth, if a spicier broth is desired; discard remaining solids. Shred chicken meat; discard skin and bones. Transfer chicken meat to a medium bowl and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, set pot with strained broth over medium heat and add cilantro sprigs. Bring broth to a simmer; cook until reduced to 8 cups, about 1 hour. Discard sprigs and chiles, if using. Stir in 3 tablespoons lime juice. Season with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired. Add chicken to broth. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill until cold, then cover and keep chilled.
  4. Attach deep-fry thermometer to the side of a large cast-iron skillet or other heavy skillet. Pour oil into skillet to a depth of 1 . Heat over medium heat until thermometer registers 350°F-360°F. Working in batches, fry tortilla strips, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden brown, 2ñ3 minutes per batch. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Season with salt.
  5. Cook corn over a gas flame or under a broiler, turning occasionally, until charred in spots. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut kernels from cobs in strips. Discard cobs. (Alternatively, cook kernels in a large skillet over high heat until charred in spots.)
  6. Rewarm broth with chicken. Divide soup among bowls. Top generously with corn, tortilla strips, cilantro, tomatoes, avocado, and crumbled queso fresco.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 686.92 Kcal (2876 kJ)
Calories from fat 379.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.19g 65%
Cholesterol 225.37mg 75%
Sodium 544.08mg 23%
Potassium 605.78mg 13%
Total Carbs 27.65g 9%
Sugars 6.56g 26%
Dietary Fiber 2.09g 8%
Protein 46.81g 94%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 3.7mg 20%
Calcium 81.4mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 206.98 Kcal (867 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.71g 65%
Cholesterol 67.91mg 75%
Sodium 163.94mg 23%
Potassium 182.54mg 13%
Total Carbs 8.33g 9%
Sugars 1.98g 26%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 8%
Protein 14.11g 94%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 19%
Iron 1.1mg 20%
Calcium 24.5mg 8%

* 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

  • 16.8
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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