Jamaican Tortilla Soup

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 8
Jamaican Tortilla Soup perfect for a warm and comforting meal
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Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves
8 cups water
8 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 cup chopped carrot
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups crispy tortilla strips
2 limes , cut into wedges

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
568
Sugar
6g
Fat
35g
Jamaican Tortilla Soup is a flavorful soup that is perfect for a warm and comforting meal. The use of spices and coconut milk in the recipe gives it its distinct Jamaican flavor. It is a variant of the traditional Mesoamerican tortilla soup but with an added burst of Jamaican flavor. Generally, the soup has a base of chicken broth that is loaded with shredded chicken and topped with crispy tortilla strips and melted cheese. It is often served with a side of fresh lime wedges.

Instructions

1.In a pot, combine the chicken breasts, water, chicken bouillon granules, chopped carrot, ground allspice, chopped fresh thyme, ground cinnamon, chopped fresh ginger and minced garlic.
2.Boil the chicken mixture and then reduce it to a simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
3.Remove the chicken from the pot and allow it to cool, then shred the chicken and set it aside.
4.Puree the tomato in a blender, add the tomato puree to the chicken broth and then bring it back to a boil.
5.Lower the heat and add the shredded chicken, coconut milk and hot pepper sauce, then simmer for another 15 minutes.
6.Serve the Jamaican Tortilla Soup with shredded mozzarella cheese, crispy tortilla strips, and lime wedges.

PROS

Jamaican Tortilla Soup is packed with robust flavors from allspice, ginger, garlic, thyme and cinnamon.

It is a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for cold or rainy days.

The fiber in carrots and richness of the coconut milk in the recipe adds to the nutrients of the meal.

CONS

This soup is high in sodium due to the chicken bouillon granules and the use of hot pepper sauce.

It may not be ideal for people who are following a low-sodium diet plan.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Jamaican Tortilla Soup is a good source of fiber and protein.
The spices ginger, garlic, thyme and cinnamon used in the soup have immune-boosting properties and may help reduce inflammation in the body.

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