How to Make Spicy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe - Easy and Healthy !! (Mexican Tortilla Soup)

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole grain adds fiber; corn tortillas are often less expensive.

Heat a pan on medium high heat and add in some oil.

Add in onions, celery, and garlic; sauté for 5 minutes or until soft.

Add in chipotle, cumin, jalapeno, and salt; stir.

Add in 3-4 cups of chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato puree, roasted peppers, and cilantro; bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

Add in cooked chicken and lime juice; continue to simmer for 5 minutes.

Add in pasta or spaghetti and cook until desired doneness according to package instructions.

Turn off heat and pour soup into serving bowl; top with shredded cheese, sour cream, lime wedge, and serve with tortilla chips.

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