SUBMITTED BY: Andrea Plumley Sullivan
Chicken Tortilla Soup*****
1lb chicken, cooked and chopped
1 T olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
1 can 10.5 oz low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 cups water
1 can 4.5 oz chopped green chile peppers
1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped * I didn’t have this and it turned out fine*
In large saucepan, heat olive oil and saute onion and garlic until soft. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Optional toppings include baked tortilla chips, low-fat sour cream, cheddar cheese, etc.
I found this recipe in a magazine put out by my insurance company. Nutritional Info per serving (w/o toppings): 278 calories, 4.9 g fat, .5g saturated fat, 46 mg cholesterol, 30 g carbohydrates, 23 g protein, 466 mg sodium.
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