Recipe - Chicken Tortilla Soup

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Chicken thighs are often cheaper and more flavorful.

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are convenient and save time.

tortilla strips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: tortillas

Baked chips are lower in fat, and tortillas can be cut and baked.

Add canola oil to a stock pot.

Add chili powder and ground cumin, cooking for about 30 seconds.

Add sliced jalapeno and cook for another 30 seconds.

Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.

Add corn and let it brown for about a minute.

Add 6 cups of low sodium chicken broth and roasted chicken to the pot.

Add a small can of diced tomatoes and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Brush canola oil on both sides of fresh corn tortillas, sprinkle with salt, and cut into strips.

Bake tortilla strips in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes until crispy.

Add juice of one lime to the soup before serving.

Garnish the soup with tortilla strips, avocado, and cilantro.

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