Chicken Tortilla Soup (For The Soul)

Do you have a flavor that just tastes good deep in your soul?

That is this soup for me. This soup is the perfect quick week night dinner that is satisfying and simple. Whenever I make this soup my husband does a happy dance with each bite.

What you need:

• 1lb chicken breast
• 2 onions
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 cans fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 jalapeno  
• 1 can black beans
• 2 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 cup frozen corn
• ½ cup fresh cilantro *garnish
• Shredded Mexican cheese *garnish
• Avocado *garnish

Instructions:

Place 1lb of boneless skinless chicken breast in a heavy bottomed large pot

Add in 5 cups of water, 2 tbs salt, 1 onion peeled and quartered, 2 cloves garlic peeled

Bring to a rolling boil, reduce to medium then simmer for 5 min.

Strain broth in to a large bowl set aside

Remove onion and garlic from chicken

Shred chicken, set aside

Add 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil to the heavy bottomed pot, heat to medium high

Add 1 chopped and seeded jalapeno, 1 chopped onion, 2 cans of fire roasted tomato and 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt.

Saute until onions are translucent

Pour in the broth, then add the shredded chicken

Rise and strain 1 can black beans, add to the pot

Add 1 cup frozen corn

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Simmer for 15 min, finishing with seasoning 1 tsp oregano & salt to taste

Serve with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, crumbled tortilla chip and cubed avocado

Makes 12 Servings | Calories 115 Total Fat 1 g Total Carbohydrate 13 g Protein 11 g

(Nutrition without the avocado, cheese and chips as garnish)

Garnish with cheese and avocado for a tasty meal that will satisfy the whole house.

Stop making sad diet dinners and make a meal that serves your goals and makes your taste buds happy.

xo

Kat