Mexican Lime & Bean Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 whole chicken breast
2 corn tortillas
1/2 tsp salt, divided
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
15 oz garbanzo beans, canned, drained
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp ground allspice
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp lime zest, grated
ground black pepper , to taste
6 lime wedges

Directions:

Preheat oven to 500°F.
Place the chicken in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring just to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Cool slightly; remove the skin and bones. Shred the meat and set aside.
Cut the tortillas into 1/2 inch wide strips. Cut longer strips in half. Dip in water and lay on a baking sheet. Sprinkle lightly with some of the salt. Bake 5 minutes; turn and continue to bake 3 minutes. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the onion, jalapeño and garlic; sauté 5 minutes.
Stir in the chicken, tomato, zucchini, broth, beans, salt, oregano and allspice. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice, lime zest and pepper.
Divide among 6 bowls and garnish each serving with the tortilla strips; serve with lime wedges on side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	205.62 Kcal (861 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.07g	9%
Cholesterol	1.85mg	1%
Sodium	444.62mg	19%
Potassium	509.23mg	11%
Total Carbs	34.14g	11%
Sugars	4.02g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.6g	14%
Protein	10.94g	22%
Vitamin C	37.4mg	62%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	82.9mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	51.6 Kcal (216 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.52g	9%
Cholesterol	0.46mg	1%
Sodium	111.57mg	19%
Potassium	127.79mg	11%
Total Carbs	8.57g	11%
Sugars	1.01g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	14%
Protein	2.75g	22%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	62%
Iron	0.4mg	9%
Calcium	20.8mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

3.9

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

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