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Quick Tortilla Soup
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Quick Tortilla Soup

10 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

813
Calories
50g
Protein
40g
Fat
72g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Avocado 1 medium (150g) 240
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Corn Tortilla 1 medium flour (45g) 140
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Corn Oil 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • One 14 1/2 ounce can of tomatoes with juice
  • One medium onion, chopped
  • One garlic clove, finely chopped
  • Two tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • Pinch of salt
  • Four cups of chicken broth, hot
  • Six to eight corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • Corn oil
  • Four ounces Monterey Jack Cheese
  • One large avocado, diced

Directions

1

In a blender, blend first five ingredients until smooth.

2

Pour into saucepan, stir in broth; bring to a boil.

3

Cover and simmer 20 minutes.

4

Meanwhile, in a skillet, with the oil (2-3 inches deep) fry tortillas until crisp, drain.

5

In soup bowls, place equal number of strips;cover with cheese; pour soup over all.

6

Top with diced avocado.

7

Great taste and very easy!

8

Category:Tex-Mex Recipes

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Category:Tex-Mex Soups

Recipe sourced from fandom

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