You’ll love Our Heavenly Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

By Stina

Ingredients

• 1 1 plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2½ cups chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 (6-inch) corn tortillas, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 teaspoons Spice of Life “Southwestern Mesquite” spices or make our blend of spices, see shopping tip below
• 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, we like Swanson’s
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14 oz) can yellow hominy, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups cooked chopped chicken
• 1 of 1 lime
• Topping
• 1¼ cups reduced-fat tortilla chips, crushed
• Shopping Tip
• to 1 1 want to use Spice of Life’s blend, you can make your own with this combination of spices-2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoons chili powder and 1 teaspoon cumin. If you desire more heat, add ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper.

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick pot, add the olive oil, onions and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.

Add the chopped tortillas, tomato paste, and Southwestern mesquite seasonings or our blend (see shopping tip) and sauté for 2 minutes.

Stir in the chicken broth and tomatoes. Bring up to a boil, turn down heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add the hominy, beans, chicken and fresh squeezed lime juice. Mix well. Cook 10 minutes more.