Tortilla Soup With Chicken and Avocado | Recipe | Food & Wine

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth offers a lighter option while water + bouillon is cost-effective.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: store-bought tortilla chips

Baked chips reduce calories while store-bought options save time.

avocado

🥗Healthier: sliced cucumbers

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Cucumbers are lower in calories, while peas are a budget-friendly alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes

Add chopped tomatoes and jalapeño, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer

Add black beans and corn, cooking for another 5 minutes

Blend the soup until smooth, returning it to the pot

Season with salt, pepper, and spices to taste

Serve hot, garnished with tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, lime, and cilantro

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