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Classic Tortilla Soup

 

 

Toasted tortilla strips give this soup its characteristic flavor and texture...
 

1 tsp 

 

olive oil

 

1 medium 

 

onion, chopped

 

1 medium 

 

green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

 

2 cloves 

 

garlic, minced

 

1 Tbs 

 

chili powder

 

2 tsp 

 

ground cumin

 

4 cups 

 

low-sodium chicken broth

 

14½ ounce 

 

can stewed tomatoes

 

1 Tbs 

 

fresh lime juice

 

2 tsp 

 

grated lime rind

 

8 drops 

 

tabasco sauce

 

¼ cup 

 

chopped fresh cilantro

 

Two 6-inch 

 

corn tortillas, cut into ½-inch strips

 

¼ cup 

 

shredded Monterey Jack cheese

 

 

1

Heat a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Swirl in the oil, then add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Add the chili powder and cumin; cook 1 minute.

2

Stir in the broth and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and rind, tabasco and cilantro.

3

Meanwhile, spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add tortilla strips and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir the tortillas strips and Monterey Jack into the soup. Serve at once.

 

Servings: 4

Yield: 2 cups per serving

 

 Nutrition Facts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount Per Serving

 

 

 

Calories

 

168.49

 

Calories From Fat (32%)

 

53.15

 

 

 

% Daily Value

Total Fat 6.27g

 

10%

 

Saturated Fat 2.34g

 

12%

 

Cholesterol 7.34mg

 

2%

 

Sodium 402.46mg

 

17%

 

Potassium 652.34mg

 

19%

 

Carbohydrates 22.51g

 

8%

 

Dietary Fiber 3.83g

 

15%

 

Sugar 7.53g

 

 

 

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

 

 

 

Net Carbohydrates 18.68g

 

 

 

Protein 9.70g

 

19%

 


WW Points 3
 

 

 

 

 

 Recipe Source

Weight Watchers: Take Out Tonight

 

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