Chili Chicken Soup with Crispy Tortilla Strips
Try this express version of chicken tortilla soup on a busy weeknight—the rich flavor of a rotisserie chicken adds wonderful taste without any work.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 medium zucchini, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup spicy tomato salsa
1/2 Gold'n Plump® Deli Rotisserie Chicken, meat removed and shredded (about 2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
4 (6-inch) corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
Fresh cilantro leaves and chopped avocado, if desired
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large saucepan or soup kettle over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, zucchini, and garlic 4 minutes or until tender.
Stir in broth, salsa, chicken, and chili powder. Reduce heat to low; partially cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tortilla strips and chili powder; cook and stir about 8 minutes or until crisp and golden.
Serve soup topped with tortilla strips, cilantro, and avocado.
1 Gold'n Plump Deli Rotisserie Chicken yields about 4 cups shredded, sliced, or coarsely chopped chicken, skin and bones removed.
If you’d prefer, toss the tortilla strips with oil and chile powder, then toast in a 375°F oven while the soup simmers.
Any flavor of Gold’n Plump® Deli Rotisserie Chicken may be used.
Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking.
- Serving Size
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Servings4
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- PER SERVING
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Calories360
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Calories from Fat48%
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Total Fat19g
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Saturated Fat5g
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Total Carbohydrate22g
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Protein29g
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Sugars4g
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Cholesterol88mg
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Dietary Fiber3g
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Sodium1,020mg
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- DAILY VALUE
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Vitamin A10%
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Vitamin C22%
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Calcium8%
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Iron14%
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- DIETARY EXCHANGES
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Starch/Bread1
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Fat1.5
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Vegetable1
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Lean Meat3.5
- Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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