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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 4, 2008
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Enjoy this spicy version of tortilla soup featuring organic fire roasted tomatoes, chicken and chiles.

Tortilla Soup

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

  • 6 corn tortillas (6 inch)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 medium Anaheim, poblano or jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped
  • 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 ripe medium avocado
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 oz)
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cut tortillas in half; cut halves into 1/4-inch strips. In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook strips in oil, 1/3 at a time, until light brown and crisp. Remove from pan; drain on paper towels.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat oil remaining in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and chile; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in broth, tomatoes and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add chicken; heat until hot.
  • Step 
    3
    To serve, peel and pit avocado. Cut into 1-inch slices. Divide half of tortilla strips among 4 individual serving bowls. Ladle in soup. Top with avocado and cheese; garnish with remaining tortilla strips and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

490 Calories
29g Total Fat
26g Protein
31g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
490
Calories from Fat
260
Total Fat
29g
45%
Saturated Fat
7g
34%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
60mg
19%
Sodium
1130mg
47%
Potassium
900mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate
31g
10%
Dietary Fiber
7g
29%
Sugars
6g
Protein
26g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
70%
70%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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