Zesty Tortilla Soup Recipe

Name: Zesty Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 4 cups chicken broth, low salt; 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes finely chopped; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 each sweet red bell peppers finely chopped; 1 each yellow onion small onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon cilantro Finely cut fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon garlic minced; 1 teaspoon chipotle chili peppers use chipotle flakes from a spice jar; 1 teaspoon oregano from spice jar; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper use powder spice jar; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder from spice jar; 1 cup tortilla chips broken down into small pieces; 1 pound chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1 splash lime juice

Servings: persons

1 cup water
4 cups chicken broth, low salt
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes finely chopped
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 each sweet red bell peppers finely chopped
1 each yellow onion small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro Finely cut fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1 teaspoon chipotle chili peppers use chipotle flakes from a spice jar
1 teaspoon oregano from spice jar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper use powder spice jar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder from spice jar
1 cup tortilla chips broken down into small pieces
1 pound chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 splash lime juice

1
Bring chicken broth and water to a boil in large pot, reduce heat.
2
Add cubed chicken, seasonings (except lime juice), and crushed tortilla strips to broth, stirring occasionally.
3
Saute chopped onion, red bell pepper, sun-dried tomatoes in separate pan using 2tbsp olive oil.
4
Once they are sweated, add to soup pot.
5
Saute minced garlic briefly in pan that was used for the onion/red pepper/tomatoes, with additional 1tbsp olive oil then add to soup pot.
6
Reduce heat to low, cover, and stir occasionally for 45 minutes.
7
The tortilla pieces will break down, thicken the soup, and impart a corn flavor.
8
At the end of cooking, add a splash of lime juice if desired, and additional corn tortilla strips for crunch if desired.
9
Also add salt as needed.

625

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

111

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 cup water, 4 cups chicken broth, low salt, 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes finely chopped, 1 tablespoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Zesty 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.

Zesty Tortilla Soup

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