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Chicken Tortilla Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Taste of Home Test Kitchen

"Bring a bit of the Southwest to your table with this spirit-warming soup. Loaded with tender chicken, diced tomatoes and plenty of seasonings, it's sure to be requested again and again."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 22 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • Tortilla chips

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Add chicken. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into soup.
  2. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Top servings with cheese and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips if desired.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving (prepared with reduced-sodium chicken broth and reduced-fat cheese; calculated without tortilla chips) equals 183 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 67 mg cholesterol, 752 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 30 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2007 by Kandiee
Delicious and Hearty soup on cold nights. I made a few alterations: 3 cans chicken broth, 1... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2008 by April
This is a really good recipe with a few changes: increase garlic to 1-2 cloves, 3 cans chicken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by Samantha
Great recipe although I added chipotle in adobo (approx. 3), and it was so tasty. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2007 by RDLIZ6
I love this recipe! I added a can of corn and chopped zucchini. Also I cut up corn tortillas... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2007 by SUNNYD203
This soup is delicious! The kids and I loved it, our friend asked for more! I used sharp... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by C. Campbell
My family loved this. I only added about 1/2 an onion, and did not add cumin or cilantro... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2006 by PEARISON
Very good soup. I added a dash of Green Tabasco sauce and a little more chicken broth to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2007 by gapch1026
So easy and good. Had leftover cooked chicken that I needed to use and was only making 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2007 by scotdog98
Good & super easy. A fast, tasty, healthy dinner on busy nights. I added a can of corn &... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2007 by C. Divine