Corn Tortilla Soup
ingredients
1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast; water to cover
3 peppercorns
4 cups no-salt-added, low-fat chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 cup minced scallions
1 Tbsp. minced cilantro
2 corn tortillas, toasted, cut into ¼-inch strips
Lime wedges
preparation
1. Add the chicken breast to a medium skillet with water to cover. Add the peppercorns. Bring to a simmer, cover, and let simmer on low for about 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet with a slotted spoon and let cool.
2. Meanwhile, add the chicken broth, garlic, and cumin to a medium saucepot. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add in the scallions and cilantro. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the soup. Add in the tortilla strips and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with lime wedges.
nutrition
Serving size: 1 1/2 cups
Starch exchanges: 0.5
Lean meat exchanges: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 130
Calories From Fat: 30
Total Fat: 3.5 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 gram Cholesterol: 35 milligrams
Sodium: 165 milligrams
Total Carbohydrate: 6 grams
Dietary Fiber: 1 gram
Sugars: 0 grams
Protein: 18 grams




