Sunday, July 31, 2011

Simple Healthy Supper - Chicken Tortilla Soup

From my table to yours.
Don't let the long list of ingredients frighten you. Most of the stuff you probably already have in your cupboard.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 can fat free low sodium chicken broth
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 c water
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can white hominy
1 4 oz. can chili peppers (I left these out since I don't do spicy)
1 can black beans, rinsed
1/4 c fresh chopped cilantro
2 cans cooked chicken
Topping: crushed tortilla chips, sliced avocado, shredded monterey jack cheese, and chopped green onions

Instructions:
In a medium stock pot, heat oil. Saute onion and garlic until soft. Stir in chili powder, oregano, tomatoes, broth, and water. Bring to a boil. Simmer 5 - 10 minutes.
Stir in corn, hominy, chili's, beans, cilantro, and chicken. Simmer 10 minutes.

Add toppings of choice.

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