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Favorite Recipes: Chicken Tortilla Soup

Recipe Author

Name: Paula P. (nursepp)
Total Recipes: 25

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Title:

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Dish: Soups
Dish Type: Poultry
Cooking Method: Stove Top
Difficulty: 3 / 10
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10-15 min
Cook Time: 15-20 min

Ingredients
  • - 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • - 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • - ¼ tsp chili powder
  • - 2 cans (14 ½ oz each) chicken broth
  • - 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
  • - ½ c (2 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
  • - ½ c chopped onion
  • - 1 clove of garlic, pressed
  • - ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • - 1 can (14 ½ oz) diced tomatoes
  • - 4 tsp cilantro
  • - 4 thick slices lime (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°. Cut tortillas into strips. Place flat on cookie sheet. Bake for 7-8 minutes or until crisp. Chop onion, cut chicken up. Spray a pot with vegetable oil. Add chicken, cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in broth, tomatoes, and chilies. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Divide tortilla strips among 4 bowls. Ladle soup over tortillas. Top with grated cheese and cilantro. Garnish with lime slice if desired.          

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