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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 16 Minutes |
Ready In: 26 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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For a hearty meal that's full of flavor and spice, you can't go wrong with Mexican Tortilla Soup. Top with crushed tortilla chips and cheese, and serve with lime wedges. Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided |
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, trimmed and diced |
1 cup prechopped onion (find at the salad bar) |
1 cup prechopped green bell pepper (find at the salad bar) |
2 garlic cloves, minced (1 teaspoon) |
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
3/4 teaspoon chili powder |
2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained |
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
1/2 cup coarsely crushed baked tortilla chips (such as tostitos) |
1/2 cup preshredded reduced-fat mexican blend cheese |
6 lime wedges (about 1 1/2 limes) |
Directions:
1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, and cook, stirring often, 3-4 minutes or until browned. Remove to plate, and cover.
2. In the same pan, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil on medium-high. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in cumin, chili powder, broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
3. Return the chicken and juices to the pan and simmer 3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in cilantro.
4. Ladle soup into serving bowls; top with crushed tortilla chips and cheese. Serve hot, with a lime wedge on the side.
5. Andrea's wine pick: You can't go wrong with a tangy, herbaceous New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to match the lively cilantro and lime flavors in the soup. Look for Drylands Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2006 ($15).
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