Viki’s Chicken Tortilla Soup

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 13
Viki's Chicken Tortilla Soup: The Perfect Comfort Food for Fall
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , cubed
2 medium mexican squash zucchini , cut and cubed
2 cans hominy , drained
1 big onion , diced
2 garlic cloves , chopped fine
2 cans tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon cumin
2 -4 tablespoons chili powder
6 dried New Mexico chiles
garlic salt
lime , sliced in 1/4 's
cilantro , leafs chopped ( kinda med )
grated cheese , any you like cheddar , colby
plain tortilla chips

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
365
Sugar
7g
Fat
9g
Viki's Chicken Tortilla Soup is a Tex-Mex inspired dish that's perfect for colder weather. This soup is rich and flavorful, with a hint of spice from the addition of dried chiles and chili powder. It's loaded with tender chunks of chicken, vegetables, and hominy, and is a complete meal on its own. Top it off with crunchy tortilla chips and creamy grated cheese, and you have the ultimate comfort food for any fall evening.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.Place dried chiles on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 5-7 minutes.
3.Remove chiles from the oven and let cool for a few minutes, then remove stems and seeds from the chiles.
4.In a large pot, sauté onions in a few tablespoons of olive oil until translucent, then add the garlic and sauté for another minute.
5.Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, roasted chiles, cumin, chili powder, and garlic salt to the pot, stirring well.
6.Add the cubed chicken and squash to the pot, and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
7.Add the hominy and simmer for another 10 minutes.
8.Serve with tortilla chips, grated cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges on top.

PROS

This soup is packed with flavor and makes for a hearty and satisfying meal.

It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables.

Perfect for chilly fall evenings and easy to customize to your preferences.

CONS

This soup can become quite spicy if too much chili powder or dried chiles are added.

The recipe makes a large batch, so it may not be suitable for smaller households or individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is low in fat and high in protein.
The chicken provides a good source of lean protein, while the vegetables add fiber and essential vitamins and minerals.
The chiles and spices may provide some antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits as well.

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