Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients -
1 pound Chicken Thighs, skin removed
3 cups Cold Water
2 (14-1/2 ounces each) cans Fat-Free Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth
1 (15 ounces) can Black Beans, rinsed
1 (15 ounces) can Whole Kernel Corn
1 (14.5 ounces) can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 cup crumbled Tortilla Chips
1/2 cup chopped Cilantro
Lime Wedges
 
Preparation:

1. Add chicken thighs and cold water to stockpot.

2. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.

3. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 25 minutes.

4. Add additional water, if necessary keep chicken covered.

5. Remove chicken to cutting board.

6. Add chicken broth to stockpot. Bring to a boil.

7. Stir in black beans, whole kernel corn, diced tomatoes, ground cumin, and dried oregano.

8. Simmer 5 minutes.

9. Remove chicken meat from thigh bones. Shred with a fork.

10. Stir shredded chicken and tortilla chips into soup.

11. Simmer 1 minute.

12. Remove soup from heat.

13. Stir in cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges.

 
 


Soup Making Tip
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is in the same family as kale, broccoli, and cabbage. Cauliflower is the mildest tasting vegetable in this group.

Soup Making Tip
Brussel Sprouts
Available in the fall and winter season primarily, brussel sprouts will keep several days or longer if wrapped loosely in a plastic bag and placed in the crisper.