Tortilla Soup

Monday August 30, 2010 11:12 AM
Ingredients:
  • 1 tbsp.vegetable oil
  • 1 medium-size green pepper, seeded and finely chopped 
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped 
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder 
  • 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth 
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 
  • 3 cups shredded chicken (from a rotisserie chicken) 
  • 1 can 14.5 oz. no-salt added diced tomatoes 
  • 2 tbsp. lime juice 
  • 3/4 tsp. salt 
  • 1/2 of a firm avocado, cut into chunks 
  • 1 cup crumble baked tortilla chips

How to prepare:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, onion and jalapeno to saucepan and cook, stirring often, for 7 minutes. Stir chili powder into pot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute.

Pour broth and 1 cup water into saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium; simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in chicken, tomatoes, beans, lime juice and salt; cook for 5 minutes or until warmed through.

Ladle 1/12 cup soup in bowls; divide avocado chunks among bowls. Serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!



Shared by Laurie, TheBAG Lady

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