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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 360 g
(Approx. 8 Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 Calories From Fat 25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3 g 5%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 20 mg 7%
Sodium 550 mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 11 g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1 g 4%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 10 g
Vitamin A 2% • Iron 2%
Vitamin C 4% • Calcium 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
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Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup

Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Serves
8  People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 8 Servings

1 Tbsp olive oil, divided use
1 large chicken breast, diced
1 Tsp sea salt
1 1/4 cup(s) sweet onion, finely diced
2 Tsp fresh garlic, finely minced
14 1/2 Oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, drained and finely chopped
8 cup(s) chicken stock
3 corn tortillas
1/4 cup(s) fresh cilantro, finely chopped
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Instructions

1
Heat a large soup pot over medium-high. Add half of oil to pan, then add chicken and salt.
2
Sauté chicken until nicely browned on outside, but still tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and reserve.
3
Add onion and garlic to pan. Cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 to 6 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes and chipotles and cook another 4 to 5 minutes, or until tomatoes begin to soften and break down a little.
5
Add chicken stock, chicken, tortilla strips back into pan and bring to a low simmer for 10 minutes.
6
While soup is simmering heat a skillet over high-heat and toast tortillas on both sides to brown, slice into strips.
7
Add tortillas to soup for the last minute of cooking. Turn burner off and add fresh cilantro. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.
8
Chef’s tip: Add diced avocado and a drizzle of Mexican crema just before serving. Also, for a homemade soup experience try using our "Grilled Chicken Stock" recipe.
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