Satisfying Winter Soup: Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Nothing is more satisfying during the winter than a rich and comforting soup after a long day of work or being outdoors. There is a soup to fit every occasion, and this Chicken Tortilla Soup is perfect after a long weekend of holiday parties. This healthy soup offers something for everyone and cooks up in no time with minimal clean up. Soup makes a great healthy and satisfying meal to warm the body and feed the mind. Many people associate making soups as an all-day affair, but here is a great way to use up pantry staples and have a soup ready in no time. Some vegetables, lean chicken and broth is all you need for this delicious Tex-Mex favorite. To make this dish even quicker, use already baked tortilla chips in place of the homemade tortilla strips. Serve with lime wedges.

Chicken Tortilla Soup
Serves 4
Ingredients
* 4 soft corn tortillas, cut into 1-by-2-inch strips
* 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat and diced
* 1 medium onion, diced
* 1 green bell pepper, diced
* 1 tablespoon ground cumin
* 2 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
* 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, preferably with fire roasted chilies
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
* 2 tablespoons lime juice
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* Salt and pepper

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt. Bake until lightly browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add pepper, onions, cumin, salt and pepper to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes and lime juice; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in cilantro. Serve topped with the toasted tortilla strips.

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