Chicken Tortilla Soup

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Diabetic

Ingredients

  • 3 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4- inch strips
  • 4 tsp olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 4 oz can chopped green chilies
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp lime juice

Directions

  1. In a large Ziploc bag, combine tortilla strips, 1 tsp oil and salt. Seal bag and shake to coat. Arrange tortilla strips on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 8-10 minutes or until crisp, stirring once. Remove to paper towels to cool.

  2. In a large saucepan, saute chicken in remaining oil until no longer pink and lightly browned. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is tender. Add the broth and potatoes.

  3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the corn, chilies, cilantro and pepper. Cook until heated through. Stir in lime juice. Garnish with tortilla strips.

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