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Chicken Tortilla Soup
Created by All Foods Natural, Wednesday, 31 October 2007
Description

Use Monterey Jack or Chihuahua cheese in this recipe. Mexican oregano will render a more authentic flavor.
Ingredients
At a glance
Cuisine
American
Ingredients
Chicken
Course/Dish
Soup
Seasonal Eating
Spring
Autumn
Winter
Meal Time
Light Meal
Main Meal
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Special Diets
Gluten Free
Serves
6
½ cup    onion, finely chopped (equivalent to 1 medium onion)  
1   clove garlic, finely chopped  
2 tsp    olive oil  
4 cup    chicken broth  
¼ cup    red bell pepper, chopped  
½ tsp    chili powder  
¾ tsp    dried oregano leaves, or 1½ tsp fresh oregano, chopped  
½ tsp    salt  
½ tsp    pepper  
1 can    tomato puree (5 oz can)  
½ cup    vegetable oil (for the tortilla strips)  
10   6 inch diameter corn tortillas, cut into ½ inch strips  
2 cup    cooked chicken breasts, cut or shredded  
Garnish  
1 cup    shredded cheese  
1 cup    sliced avocado
Methods/steps
1 Heat up the oil in a pan on a medium heat. Cook onions, bell pepper and garlic, stirring, until onion is tender.
2 Stir in broth, chili powder, basil, and tomato puree. Heat to boiling, then, reduce heat, cover lightly, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3 Heat oil for tortillas in a skillet until hot. Cook the tortilla strips in the hot oil oil until light golden brown -about 30 to 60 seconds- and drain.
4 Divide tortilla strips and chicken among 6 bowls. Pour broth over chicken the chicken broth.
5 Garnish each bowl with shredded cheese and sliced avocado. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
 
       
Amount Per Serving      
Calories   538.29  
Calories From Fat (59%)   317.89  
    % Daily Value
Total Fat 36.03g   55%  
Saturated Fat 7.30g   36%  
Cholesterol 59.25mg   20%  
Sodium 975.09mg   41%  
Potassium 697.98mg   20%  
Carbohydrates 28.85g   10%  
Dietary Fiber 5.83g   23%  
Sugar 2.40g      
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g      
Net Carbohydrates 23.02g      
Protein 27.03g   54%  
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