Chicken Tortilla Soup

Name: Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 jalapeno, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (1 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomato; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 (14 ounce) can tri-blend beans, drained and rinsed (or a can of kidney, black, or pinto beans); 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3 cups shredded chicken; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon lime zest; 4 small corn tortillas; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Submitted by Barbell Bunny

"You can make this really easily by using a roasted chicken you can buy at the grocery store for a short cut. From Life's Ambrosia."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 18
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 jalapeno, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons cumin
¹⁄₂ teaspoon chili powder
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (1 ounce) can fire roasted diced tomato
4 cups chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can tri-blend beans, drained and rinsed (or a can of kidney, black, or pinto beans)
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons kosher salt
3 cups shredded chicken
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
4 small corn tortillas
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

directions

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and jalapenos. Cook 3 – 4 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper. Cook 1 more minute.
Pour in roasted tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low to simmer. Stir in beans, kosher salt, chicken, corn, lime juice and lime zest. Allow to simmer 10 – 15 more minutes. While the soup is simmering prepare your tortilla strips.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the corn tortillas, cut into strips and bake for 5 – 7 minutes or until crispy.
Ladle soup into bowls, top with corn tortilla strips and cilantro.

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Barbell Bunny

United States

<p>I am an amateur cook and baker, but I love experimenting with new recipes and adapting them to my tastes, macros, and dietary preferences.</p> 8740141"

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