Southwestern Chicken-And-Rice Soup With Tortilla Strips Recipe

Name: Southwestern Chicken-And-Rice Soup With Tortilla Strips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped; 1/2 medium-size red bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 3/4 cup uncooked white rice*; 2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 to 2 Tbsp. chopped pickled jalapeno slices; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 8 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, chopped; Juice of one lime (about 2 Tbsp.); 1 ripe avocado, chopped

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1/2 medium-size red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
3/4 cup uncooked white rice*
2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped
1 to 2 Tbsp. chopped pickled jalapeno slices
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, chopped
Juice of one lime (about 2 Tbsp.)
1 ripe avocado, chopped

1
Saute chopped onion, carrot, and bell pepper in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add minced garlic, and saute 1 minute.
2
Stir in chicken and next 5 ingredients. Stir in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Serve with chopped avocado and Tortilla Strips.
3
*3/4 cup brown rice may be substituted for white rice. Prepare recipe as directed, increasing simmer time to 45 minutes or until rice is tender.
4
Tortilla Strips: Cut 6 (6-inch) corn tortillas into strips, and place on a baking sheet coated with vegetable cooking spray. Spray cooking spray over tops of strips. Bake at 400u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Prep: 5 min., Bake: 15 min.

1260

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

193

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped, 1/2 medium-size red bell pepper, chopped, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Chicken-And-Rice Soup With Tortilla Strips 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.

Southwestern Chicken-And-Rice Soup With Tortilla Strips

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