Tortilla Soup II

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Tortilla Soup II). You may thicken soup by adding the desired amount of tomato paste to the soup or extend the recipe by adding one 10-ounce can of tomato soup. Garnish with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and the tortilla strips.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 7

Yield: 6 -8 servings

Tortilla Soup II

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken breast halves

cooked and shredded

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth

1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles

1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

1 onion

chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon ground cumin

4 (10 inch) flour tortillas

1 tablespoon olive oil

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Combine the chicken broth green chilies tomatoes with green chilies onion and garlic in a soup pot. Add the shredded chicken. Bring to a boil stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes.

Step 2

Add the lime juice cilantro cayenne and cumin. Simmer for 10-15 minutes longer.

Step 3

Cut the tortillas into 1/2 x 2-inch strips. Fry in hot olive oil in skillet until golden brown; drain on paper towels.

Step 4

Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and the tortilla strips.

Nutritional Information

Tortilla Soup II

Servings Per Recipe:7

Calories: 285.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.5g 43%

Carbohydrates: 27.2g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 6.7g 10%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Cholesterol: 47.1mg 16%

Vitamin A Iu: 435.2IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.2mg 78%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 15.8mg 26%

Folate: 61.6mcg 15%

Calcium: 76.3mg 8%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 34.1mg 12%

Potassium: 277mg 8%

Sodium: 585.2mg 23%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 60.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.