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Chipotle chicken tortilla soup

Recipe Information

Description:
Chipotle chicken tortilla soup is a delicious Mexican recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 20 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 20 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Chicken
Category Poultry
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Side Dish
Subtype Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Cook Method Sautéing
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 3/4 pound chicken breast tenders, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 cup water

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained

  • 1 cup crushed baked tortilla chips

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

Directions

  • Place the oil in a saucepan and set stove to medium-high heat.

  • Add the garlic and chicken and cook for about 2 minutes.

  • Stir in the chili powder and cumin.

  • Stir in the water, salt, broth, and tomatoes into the pan and bring the mixture to a boil.

  • Place a cover on the pan, lower the heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes.

  • Serve with tortilla chips and cilantro on top and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 228 cal

  • Total fat: 5g

  • Saturated fat: <1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 3g

  • Cholesterol: 49mg

  • Sodium: 873mg

  • Carbohydrate: 22g

  • Fiber: 4g

  • Protein: 23g