Chicken Tortilla Soup


Course : Chicken
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


3 whole skinless boneless chicken breast halves

4 small corn tortillas

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic minced

1 medium Onion -- chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1 medium sweet red pepper -- chopped

1 medium sweet yellow pepper -- chopped

4 medium plum tomatoes -- chopped

4 cups chicken stock

1 cup corn kernels

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/4 cup fresh coriander
 

Preparation / Directions:


1. Cut chicken diagonally into 1/4 inch thick strips; set aside. Cut tortillas into 1/4 inch thick strips. 2. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tbsp of the oil over medium heat, cook tortillas strips for about 2 minutes or until crisp. Removed and drain on paper towel. 3. Add remaining oil, garlic, onion, cumin and chili powder to the pan; cook over medium heat stirring occasionally for 3 minutes or until softened. 4. Add chicken and chopped peppers; cook for 5 minutes or until chicken is golden. 5. Add tomatoes and chicken stock, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 7 minutes. 6. Add corn; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in lime juice. Ladle into bowls; garnish with tortilla chips and coriander.

 

Nutritional Information:

209 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (27% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 34mg Cholesterol; 1505mg Sodium


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