How to Make Delicious and Simple Chicken Tortilla Soup | Soup Recipe | Allrecipes.com

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Vegetable broth is a cost-effective alternative that still provides flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option that adds a cheesy flavor.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Corn tortillas can be cut and baked for a healthier chip alternative.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green pepper

Bell peppers provide a milder flavor while being less spicy.

Chop 1 cup of onion and mince 0.5 teaspoon of garlic, then set aside.

Dice 2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves into bite-sized pieces.

Place a large pot over medium heat and add 0.5 teaspoon of olive oil.

Add the chicken and sauté in the oil for 5 minutes.

Add the garlic and 0.25 teaspoon of ground cumin, mixing well.

Next, add 2 cans of chicken broth, 1 cup of frozen corn kernels, the chopped onion, 0.5 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 cup of chunky salsa to the pot.

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

Break up 8 oz of corn tortilla chips and divide them among four bowls.

Ladle the hot soup over the chips and garnish with 0.5 cup of shredded monterey jack cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro or green onion.

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