Tortilla Chicken Vegetable Soup

Tortilla Chicken Vegetable Soup

This hearty soup is an anything-goes recipe! Try using carrots instead of red bell pepper; extra garlic, no problem! I love a lot of cilantro! Whatever your choice of veggies, it’s wonderful and sure to please your family’s tastebuds. At our house, I put a bottle of our favorite hot sauce on the table for those who like to spice up their tortilla soup. Garnish with Monterey Jack cheese and tortilla chips.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Yield:
8 to 10 servings
Servings:
9

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 4 quarts water
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 bunches chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • salt to taste

Directions

Step 1
Place chicken and water in a stockpot, and add onion, celery, and garlic. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes.

Step 2
Remove chicken from broth, and set aside to cool. Skim off fat. Smash cooked garlic cloves against side of pot. Add undrained tomatoes, cumin, cayenne pepper, white pepper, and bouillon cube to the broth. Cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

Step 3
Add corn, green onion, and cilantro. Simmer 10 minutes longer.

Step 4
Skin and bone chicken, then dice or shred into bite-size pieces. Add chicken to soup along with cooked rice. Heat through. Season with salt to taste. Ladle into bowls, and garnish with cheese and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

304
Calories
11g
Fat
25g
Carbs
25g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 304
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g 14%
Saturated Fat3g 16%
Cholesterol67mg 22%
Sodium371mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate25g 9%
Dietary Fiber3g 12%
Total Sugars5g
Protein25g
Vitamin C35mg 176%
Calcium68mg 5%
Iron4mg 21%
Potassium525mg 11%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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