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Tortilla Soup





Yields
Makes 4 servings

 1 pound boned, skinned chicken breasts
 2 fresh poblano chilies (also called pasillas; 5 to 6 oz. total)
 1/2 cup chopped onion
 8 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth
 6 corn tortillas (6 in.)
  About 1/4 cup lime juice
Step 1
1

Rinse chicken; cut into 1-inch chunks.

Step 2
2

Rinse chilies, then trim and discard stems, seeds, and veins. Cut chilies lengthwise into 1/8- to 1/4-inch strips.

Step 3
3

In a 4- to 5-quart pan over high heat, bring chilies, onion, and broth to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 5 minutes. Add chicken, cover, and simmer until meat is no longer pink in center of thickest part (cut to test), about 4 minutes.

Step 4
4

Meanwhile, cut tortillas into 1-inch squares. Divide squares equally among wide soup bowls.

Step 5
5

Ladle soup over tortillas. Add lime juice to taste.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories299
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.4g4%

Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 66mg22%
Sodium 289mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 23g9%

Dietary Fiber 2.7g10%
Protein 45g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.