Aunt Kathy’s Tortilla Soup

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 15
Aunt Kathy's Tortilla Soup that packs a spicy punch for any day
in Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 whole whole cooked chicken , de-boned and meat cubed
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups beef broth
1 can stewed tomatoes , chopped
1 onion , chopped
1 can chopped green chilies
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic , chopped
1 pinch chili powder , or to taste
1 corn tortillas , torn , or more to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
342
Sugar
5g
Fat
12g
Aunt Kathy's Tortilla Soup has been a favorite in her family since she first introduced it years ago. This spicy soup is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter's day or to enjoy year-round when you want something filling and flavorsome. The additions of corn tortillas, tomatoes, chilies, and chicken give it a boost of protein that lasts long after lunchtime or dinnertime is over. Enjoy this soup with some crispy tortillas and a dollop of sour cream for an even more tantalizing experience.

Instructions

1.Heat oil in a pot over medium heat, add onion, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
2.Add garlic, cumin, and chili powder and cook for another minute, stirring continuously.
3.Pour in chicken broth, beef broth, and stewed tomatoes and bring to a boil.
4.Stir in the chilies and tortillas, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
5.Next, add the cubed chicken and simmer for another 10 minutes until heated through.

PROS

This spicy soup is packed with vegetables and protein from the chicken, perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.

The use of tortilla adds an extra crunch to the soup.

CONS

This soup can be quite spicy, which may not be suitable for everyone’s palate.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Aunt Kathy’s Tortilla Soup is a healthy choice as it is packed with protein from the chicken, fiber from the vegetables, and low in fat.
The use of garlic and cumin in the soup has been linked to promoting heart health and supporting the immune system.

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