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Easy Tortilla Soup

4 star rating
 

Submitted by: mireyasingh

 

This appetizer soup contains cooked chicken and broth, plus salsa, cumin and lime juice for flavor. It's topped with fried tortilla strips and shredded cheese.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cubed cooked chicken
  • 2 14-oz cans chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 cup chunky salsa (mild or medium)
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 corn tortilla, cut into bite-size strips
  • 1/2 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

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Method

In large soup pot combine chicken, broth, onion, salsa and cumin. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add lime juice. Meanwhile, in skillet heat oil over medium heat. Fry tortilla strips for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Drain strips on paper towels. Serve soup in bowls; top with tortilla strips and shredded cheese.

 

Notes:

 

Number of Servings: 6 servings

 

Submitted by: mireyasingh ()

 

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