Tortilla Chicken Soup

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This recipe was contributed by Atrion Faiola, MB's son-in-law, who can cook! It pleases for an intimate dinner for two or for a crowd.

 

Nothing warms the belly and the soul like a nice bowl of soup.

 

This is a family favorite that is quick, easy, and easily scaled for large gatherings. Use an already cooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, leftovers, or leave out the chicken altogether and enjoy the flavors vegetarian-style.

 

Ingredients

 

  • 1 Whole rotisserie chicken - pull chicken, shred (or use this Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe)

  • 1 Can of black beans - rinsed, drained

  • 2-3 Cloves garlic - chopped

  • 1.5 Cups frozen corn

  • 1-2 Poblano pepper - chopped

  • 1 Yellow onion - chopped

  • 1-2 Jalapeño peppers - chopped (remove seeds to tone down heat)

  • 1 Can Muir Glen™ fire roasted tomatoes

  • 32 oz. Chicken stock

  • 2 Limes - cut into wedges and half a lime for soup

  • Olive Oil or Grape Seed oil

  • Salt & pepper to taste

Toppings:

  • 1 Bunch cilantro - chopped

  • 1 - 2 Avocados - sliced

  • Cheddar or Monterey Jack shredded cheese

  • Crushed tortilla chips*

Peppers are rich in vitamin C, anti-oxidants, and capsaicin.

Peppers are rich in vitamin C, anti-oxidants, and capsaicin.

 

Instructions

 
Nothing warms the belly and the soul like a nice bowl of soup.

Nothing warms the belly and the soul like a nice bowl of soup.

  1. In a large soup pot add 1-2 T olive or grape seed oil and set heat to medium. Once pot is hot enough, add the chopped poblano, chopped onion, sliced jalapeño, and cook until onion is translucent, about 2-3 min.

  2. Add the black beans, corn, and can of fire roasted tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 min stirring all ingredients together.

  3. Add the chicken broth, squeeze juice of 1 half lime into pot. Stir all ingredients and bring to a simmer.

  4. Add the pulled chicken when at a simmer, lower the heat and let cook for 5-15 min (the longer it cooks the more the flavors mix together)

  5. Once ready to serve arrange the toppings in the bowl. Cheese, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, and a lime wedge.

  6. Enjoy!

*Make your own tortilla strips by using a pizza cutter to cut strips from a corn tortilla – Lightly toss in oil and bake in the oven at 350 ̊ for 10 min, turning half-way through.