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id 463
Name Classic Tortilla Soup
Main Dish Category Soups and Stews
Secondary Dish Category Low Calorie,
Main Ingredient Chicken Broth
Other Ingredient Stewed Tomatoes
Number of People 4
List of Ingredients 1 tsp. olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 green pepper, seeded and chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 T. chili powder

2 tsp. ground cumin

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

14 1/2 oz. can stewed tomatoes

1 T. fresh lime juice

2 tsp. grated lime rind

8 drops hot pepper sauce, optional

1/4 cups chopped fresh cilantro

2 corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch strips

1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Description Heat a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat.  Swirl in the oil, than add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.  Add the chili powder and cumin; cook 1 minute.



Stir in the broth and tomatoes; bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes.  Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice, lime rind, hot sauce, and cilantro.



Meanwhile, spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat.  Add the tortilla strips and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes.  Stir the tortilla strips and Monterey Jack into the soup.  Serve at once.
Time 40 minutes
Cooking Type StoveTop
Difficulty (1-5) 1
Notes Per serving (2 cups):  163 calories, 6 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 10 mg cholesterol, 378 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 8 g protein, 155 mg calcium.  3 Points
Origin Weight Watchers
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