TEN MINUTE TORTILLA SOUP
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
Description
It takes only minutes from the time you pick up the can opener and cut the avocado until supper is on the table! Perfect for a busy week night or weekend supper or unexpected guests. The avocado topping adds creamy flavor and richness. Serve with your favorite toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro and/or tortilla chips. Add leftover cubed chicken (from deli), if you wish.
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chopped tomatoes with Mexican seasonings
- 1 can (size14 ounces) reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced jalapeños, optional
- 2 Hass Avocados from Chile
- 8 to 12 tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup reduced fat Cheddar cheese or Mexican flavored cheese
- Cilantro for garnish
- Non fat sour cream for garnish, optional
Instructions
In medium saucepan or microwaveable bowl, combine tomatoes, chicken broth and jalapeños, if used. Over medium high heat, heat to simmering or microwave on high 3 minutes. Meanwhile rinse avocados. Cut in half and spoon out pit. Cut into slices or chunks. Spoon broth/tomato mixture into bowls and add avocado slices or chunks. Top with tortilla chips and sprinkling of cheese.
Garnish with cilantro and dollop of sour cream.
Nutritional Information per serving - calories 200, fat 14 g, monounsaturated fat 8 g, saturated fat 2.5 g, protein 7 g, carbohydrates 17.75 g, cholesterol 5 mg, sodium 575 mg, fiber 4 g.