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SOUPS
Classic Tortilla Soup
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Classic
Tortilla Soup |
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Toasted tortilla
strips give this soup its characteristic flavor and
texture...
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1
tsp |
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olive oil |
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1
medium |
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onion, chopped |
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1
medium |
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green bell pepper, seeded and chopped |
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2
cloves |
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garlic, minced |
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1
Tbs |
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chili powder |
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2
tsp |
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ground cumin |
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4
cups |
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low-sodium chicken broth |
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14½
ounce |
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can
stewed tomatoes |
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1
Tbs |
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fresh lime juice |
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2
tsp |
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grated lime rind |
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8
drops |
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tabasco sauce |
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¼
cup |
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chopped fresh cilantro |
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Two
6-inch |
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corn
tortillas, cut into ½-inch strips |
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¼
cup |
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shredded Monterey Jack cheese |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Servings: 4 |
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Yield: 2 cups per
serving |
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Nutrition Facts |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories |
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168.49 |
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Calories From Fat (32%) |
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53.15 |
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% Daily Value |
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Total Fat
6.27g |
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10% |
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Saturated Fat 2.34g |
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12% |
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Cholesterol
7.34mg |
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2% |
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Sodium
402.46mg |
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17% |
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Potassium
652.34mg |
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19% |
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Carbohydrates
22.51g |
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8% |
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Dietary Fiber 3.83g |
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15% |
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Sugar 7.53g |
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Sugar Alcohols 0.00g |
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Net Carbohydrates
18.68g |
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Protein
9.70g |
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19% |
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WW Points 3
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Recipe Source |
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Weight Watchers: Take Out Tonight |
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Ratings:
***Hey,
this one's a keeper!- would
make it again. "A
nice, light soup to begin a Mexican meal. Very flavorful- would
definitely make again."
-San
Diego, CA
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