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Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup: A Quick and Delightful Twist

Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

This Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty spices.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
  3. Stir in cumin and chili powder, cooking for an additional minute.
  4. Add chicken broth, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and bell pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Stir in shredded chicken and lime juice, cooking until heated through.
  7. Serve hot, topped with crushed tortilla chips and fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add jalapeño peppers.
  • This soup can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.

Nutrition

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