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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 (528g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 4 large cooked chicken breast halves |
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| Calories 338 | ||
| Calories from Fat 168 | (49%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 18.7g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat 2.0g | 10% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 10.2g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 7mg | 2% | |
| Sodium 1050mg | 43% | |
| Potassium 751mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 35.7g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 19% | |
| Sugars 10.0g | ||
| Protein 9.8g | 19% | |
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons canola oil
- 8 corn tortillas, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 3 bay leaves
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 large cooked chicken breast halves, shredded
GARNISH
- shredded monterey jack cheese
- diced avocado
- sour cream (optional)
- 2 corn tortillas, sliced and fried crisp (optional)
Directions
1
In dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.2
Add the tortillas, garlic, cilantro and onion, cooking for 2-3 minutes.3
Add the tomatoes, bringing to a boil.4
Add cumin, chili powder and bay leaves.5
Add chicken stock and return to a boil.6
Reduce heat.7
Add salt and cayenne and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.8
Remove bay leaves and stir in shredded chicken.9
Garnish with Monterrey Jack cheese and avocado, and sour cream and fried tortillas if desired.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Chef #1375141
On Sep 5, 2009
This soup was delicious! I used a whole chicken and the broth from that. I also added 1/2 cup of celery finely chopped and a red and green bell pepper cut in strips to the soup...I garnished with cheese, chips, avocado, and fresh cilantro. It was a huge hit. My family loved it so much...this will definitely be something we will make a lot!
From: ratherbeswimmin'
On Jun 30, 2004
I have looked high and low for a tortilla soup recipe that lights my fire. This is the one. The best of the best as far as I'm concerned. I also used rotisserie chicken mainly because I was short on time. The seasonings are awesome. My husband and I tossed a coin to see who gets to take the left-overs for lunch tomorrow. I won. 
Thanks LorenLou.
From: Hey Jude
On Apr 19, 2004
If I could, this would get a thousand stars. This was SO good, my family went nuts over it and demanded it goes on our Mexican favorites list. I made this as is, the only thing I did different was to use a store-bought rotisserie chicken in place of the 4 cooked chicken breast halves. If you like Southwest/Mexican food, you must try this, it's awesome. Thanks so much LorenLou for the new addition to my family!
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