Quick Tortilla Soup

Quick Tortilla Soup
Courtesy of The Pampered Chef

Ingredients:
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped onion
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL) taco seasoning mix
1 garlic clove, pressed
6 cups (1.5 L) chicken broth
1/2 cup (125 mL) thick and chunky salsa

1/4 cup (50 mL) lime juice
2 cups (500 mL) chopped cooked chicken
1/4 cup (50 mL) snipped fresh cilantro
2 cups (500 mL) broken tortilla chips
Toppings such as grated queso fresco, diced avocado, sour cream and diced tomato (optional)
Directions:
1. In (4-qt./4L) Casserole, cook onion, jalapeño pepper, taco seasoning and garlic pressed with Garlic Press over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add chicken broth, salsa and lime juice. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in chicken and cilantro.
2. Ladle soup into bowls using Ladle; sprinkle with broken tortilla chips and toppings, if desired.
Yield: 8 servings

Nutrients per serving: Calories 150, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 12 g, Sodium 850 mg, Fiber less than 1 g