On The Border Style Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: On The Border Style Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3-4 lb chicken; 8 cups water; 2 tsp salt; 1 14.5-ounce can chicken broth; 1 can water; 14 1/2 oz can diced/peeled tomatoes; 1 cup salsa; 2 tsp ground cumin; 12-ounce can kernel corn (vacuum packed kind); 2 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped fine; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 1/2 cup cooked rice; 1 zucchini squash, sliced thin and quartered; 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 1 avocado, peeled and sliced (optional); Fried tortilla strips or crumbled tortilla chips

Servings: persons

1 3-4 lb chicken
8 cups water
2 tsp salt
1 14.5-ounce can chicken broth
1 can water
14 1/2 oz can diced/peeled tomatoes
1 cup salsa
2 tsp ground cumin
12-ounce can kernel corn (vacuum packed kind)
2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped fine
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 1/2 cup cooked rice
1 zucchini squash, sliced thin and quartered
8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 avocado, peeled and sliced (optional)
Fried tortilla strips or crumbled tortilla chips

1
Place chicken, 8 cups of water and 2 tsp of salt in a pot and simmer about 2 hours. Save the broth, and take the chicken from the pot and remove meat from the bones.
2
Cut meat into small pieces and return to pot.
3
Add the seasonings, broth, 1 can of water,
4
lime juice, salsa, corn, pepper, cilantro, rice and squash. Simmer soup for another hour.
5
Ladle soup into bowls, and top with diced avocado, shredded Jack cheese and crumbled tortilla chips.

870

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3-4 lb chicken, 8 cups water, 2 tsp salt, 1 14.5-ounce can chicken broth, and more.

Yes, On The Border Style Tortilla Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

On The Border Style Tortilla Soup

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