Mom’s Simple Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Recipe type: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
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Serves: 4 servings
 
this simple Chicken Tortilla Soup can be ready in under 30 minutes, and will become a family a favorite!
Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion or ½ of a medium, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes with their juices (you can use plain or the seasoned kind with green chili or even basil, oregano, garlic)
  • 2-3 cups shredded chicken (Rotisserie works great)
  • 4 cups (1 quart) organic chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch of black pepper
  • 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
  • 2 handfuls tortilla chips, crushed with hands (or ~4 corn tortillas, cut in half, then into strips)
  • Toppings: chopped cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges, shredded cheddar cheese and reduced-fat sour cream.
Instructions
  1. In a medium-sized soup pot, add the olive oil. Saute the onion and garlic over medium heat, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the tomatoes, chicken, chicken broth, spices, corn and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the crushed tortilla chips or tortillas and continue to simmer additional 5 minutes until thickened a bit.
  3. Serve or continue to simmer on low until ready to serve. Squeeze each bowl with one lime wedge and desired toppings.
Notes
Due to the salt in the broth and chips, the soup doesn't need any extra. If you use corn tortillas instead you might want to add a pinch.
Recipe by Nutritious Eats at https://www.nutritiouseats.com/moms-simple-chicken-tortilla-soup/