Tortilla Soup

Name: Tortilla Soup
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas, halved and thinly sliced; Canola or olive oil cooking spray; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3 Anaheim or poblano peppers, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (see Tip); 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles; 2 tablespoons lime juice; ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

10 Ratings
10 Reviews

Here's a version of chicken tortilla soup that's both super-easy and delicious. To make it even quicker, use crumbled baked tortilla chips in place of the homemade tortilla strips and skip Steps 1-2. Serve with vinegary coleslaw, lime wedges and hot sauce.

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Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2008

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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

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Step 2
Spread tortilla strips in an even layer on a baking sheet and coat with cooking spray. Bake until browned and crispy, 12 to 15 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add peppers and onion and cook, stirring, until the onion begins to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add cumin and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add chicken, broth, tomatoes and their juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in lime juice. Serve each portion topped with some of the baked tortilla strips, Cheddar and cilantro.

Tips

Tip: To trim boneless, skinless chicken thighs, we like to use kitchen shears to snip the fat away from the meat.

Easy cleanup: Recipes that require cooking spray can leave behind a sticky residue that can be hard to clean. To save time and keep your baking sheet looking fresh, line it with a layer of foil before you apply the cooking spray.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 1/3 cups

Per Serving:

275 calories; protein 19.4g; carbohydrates 23.8g; dietary fiber 4.8g; sugars 3.1g; fat 11.8g; saturated fat 3.5g; cholesterol 52.1mg; vitamin a iu 1909.8IU; vitamin c 3.9mg; folate 22.4mcg; calcium 107.4mg; iron 2.4mg; magnesium 49.1mg; potassium 530.1mg; sodium 760.5mg; thiamin 0.1mg.

Exchanges:

1 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1 fat

10 Ratings

5 star values: 9
4 star values: 0
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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RaisinHell91

08/31/2018

I don't really understand all the hype about the recipe. It was ok, not bad, but not fantastic. I added more cumin than the recipe called for plus some garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Without that, it would have been bland.

Jennifer

03/31/2014

DELISH! This was one of the best recipes for tortilla soup I have ever made. I made some small modifications: didn't make the tortilla strips and substituted a small bag of frozen corn in its place. Also used a can of the original rotel (instead of toms w/ chilis ....added a little more flare, which my family likes!) Can't wait to have left overs tomorrow night! Pros: Slightly spicy, great flavors, easy dish to prepare!

Heather D

01/30/2012

delicious! I made a double batch of this, which is risky with a first try recipe, but I'm so glad I did! It was quick & easy and SO good. The only thing I did differently was to brown the chicken first, then add the oil and cook onions and peppers (add a little salt) & scrap up browned bits as the liquid is released. I think browning the meat adds an extra level of flavor, so I always do it. The lime juice made this dish, so don't skip it. This was fantastic and will definitely become a staple in our house! Pros: easy, quick, tasty

emzily23

06/23/2011

Delicious and healthy! I made this soup last night and followed exactly except i added (like some other reviewers)black beans and corn. Delicious!

Shirley Carter

02/28/2011

Wonderful flavor!~ We loved this soup! It was so quick and easy to make. I added a half bag of frozen southwestern blend veggies when I added the broth, etc. I also tossed in a couple of quarters of fresh lime before serving I will definitely be serving this again. Pros: Easy

EatingWell User

01/22/2011

Tried and true I have made this too many times to count. It's the perfect way to use up some left over chicken or rotisserie chicken. So much flavor, with just the right amount of heat.

EatingWell Member

01/10/2010

I added a can of black beans and some frozen corn for a little extra bulk and nutrition. Absolutely fabulous.

ambaumgart

01/10/2010

I added a can of black beans and some frozen corn for a little extra bulk and nutrition. Absolutely fabulous.

staceymeow

11/13/2009

This was delicious and fairly simple to make. I forgot about the the lime juice so it may have even been better, also added a hand full of spinach just before it was done. Will make again. Stacey, Pa

EatingWell Member

11/13/2009

This was delicious and fairly simple to make. I forgot about the the lime juice so it may have even been better, also added a hand full of spinach just before it was done. Will make again. Stacey, Pa

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