Quick Tortilla Soup

1. Preheat toaster oven (or oven) to 350°F. Slice tortillas into ¼-inch-wide strips and place on toaster-oven tray (or baking sheet); drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Bake until lightly crisped and just starting to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

2. Meanwhile, combine broth, tomatoes with chiles, black beans, and corn in a large heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in kale (or spinach) and chicken; cook, stirring, until the greens are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

3. Divide among 4 soup bowls and top each with tortilla strips. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Tips

Look for greens that have been individually frozen (labeled as IQF). These are sold in bags rather than blocks, allowing you to measure out as much as needed. Kale or spinach frozen in blocks must be used all at once.

To poach chicken breasts: Bring 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth to a boil in a large shallow pan. Add 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8 oz. total) and reduce heat to low. Simmer, partially covered, until the chicken is no longer pink inside, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, let cool, and then gently shred with 2 forks. Cooked chicken will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost it in the refrigerator 1 day before serving.