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Joan Lunden's Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup - CDKitchen.com

serves/makes:
  
ready in:
  30-60 minutes
Rating: 5/5

4 reviews

ingredients

1 chopped medium onion
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 can (4 ounce size) green chilies, chopped
1 can (15 ounce size) Italian-style stewed tomatoes (chopped and with their own juice)
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup water
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut in small cubes
1/3 cup non-fat sour cream
salt and pepper, to taste
4 store-bought corn tortillas
non-stick cooking spray

directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil over low heat for 5 minutes, or until softened.

Add green chilies, stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, lemon pepper, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder,cumin, and hot sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine flour with water and whisk into soup. Bring the soup back to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Add chicken breasts and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir sour cream, salt, and pepper.

For Baked Tortilla Chips: Cut corn tortillas into 1/4 inch strips. Lay them on a baking sheet with nonstick vegetable oil spray.

Bake in a 400 degrees F oven for 10 minutes or until they are lightly toasted and crispy. Sprinkle lightly with salt if desired.

Garnish strips across the top of the finished soup with fresh coriander.

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nutrition data

217 calories, 7 grams fat, 20 grams carbohydrates, 19 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments

  1. wyomingcook REVIEW:

    I found this recipe many years ago & just rediscovered it recently when a friend asked if I had a chicken tortilla soup recipe. I love this recipe because it’s quick to make with simple ingredients that I typically have on hand. I have served it to various people over the years and everyone has liked it. I don’t make it often, but it’s a nice change when I need something quick. Thank you for the recipe.

  2. sherilgirl REVIEW:

    Additions to this recipe that I use are zucchini (fresh), black beans (1 can), and corn (frozen 1-2 cups) and I serve it with sour cream, avacados, and corn chips ... it is delicious and great warmed up for later.

  3. ANN65 REVIEW:

    I double the italian tomatoes, and ususally omit the flour/water mixture, and use lowfat sour cream instead of nonfat. Garnish with extra sour cream,green onions, cilantro..and shredded cheese and avocado if you like. I always make extra tortilla strips for leftovers, they keep for a few days sealed in bags.

  4. P.S. REVIEW:

    This soup is very easy to make and delicious. I add two cans of Italian stewed tomatoes and increase the chicken broth to taste. Sliced zucchini and black beans are a nice addition too.

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