Tortilla Soup
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 T. vegetable oil
Saute these 3 ingredients. Then add:
- 2 – 4 ounce cans of green chilis
- 2 – 15 ounce cans of original style stewed tomatoes, including the juice
- 8 cups of chicken broth (Or use 8 cups of water and 8 chicken bouillon cubes)
- 2 t. lemon pepper
- 4 t. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 t. chili powder
- 2 t. ground cumin
Simmer the above for 20 minutes.
Whisk together until smooth (no lumps), and then whisk it into the simmering mixture:
- 4 T. flour
- 1 cup cold water
Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add:
- 2 pounds of boneless, skinless cooked chicken (using just chicken breast makes it lower fat)
Simmer 5 more minutes, stir occasionally. Turn off the heat and stir in until completely melted:
- 2/3 cup low-fat sour cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Serve with fresh chopped cilantro and tortilla chips. For a lower fat option, cut corn tortillas into thin strips and bake until lightly crispy.
Other optional garnishes are diced avocado, grated Monterey Jack cheese, or an additional dollop of low-fat sour cream.