Tortilla Soup

Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Tortilla Soup
45 min.
4
477kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Gluten-Free Tortilla Soup! This vibrant and hearty dish is perfect for any meal of the day, whether you're looking for a satisfying lunch, a comforting dinner, or a main course that will impress your guests. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful soup in no time, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends.

Imagine the aroma of sautéed onions, garlic, and fresh chiles wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this delicious soup. The combination of reduced-sodium chicken broth and fire-roasted diced tomatoes creates a rich and savory base, while the addition of shredded cooked chicken adds a protein-packed punch. The crispy tortilla strips provide a delightful crunch, perfectly complementing the creamy avocado and melted Monterey Jack cheese that top each bowl.

Not only is this Tortilla Soup bursting with flavor, but it also offers a balanced caloric profile, with each serving containing approximately 477 calories. With a caloric breakdown that includes 18.38% protein, 56.05% fat, and 25.57% carbohydrates, it’s a satisfying meal that won’t weigh you down. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with zesty lime wedges, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your household. So grab your apron and get ready to enjoy a bowl of warmth and comfort!

Ingredients

  • 6-inch corn tortillas ()
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup onion chopped
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • medium jalapeno seeded chopped
  • 32 oz chicken broth reduced-sodium (4 cups)
  • 14.5 oz canned tomatoes diced fire roasted organic undrained canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea)
  • 1.5 cups chicken shredded cooked
  • medium avocado ripe
  • oz monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • serving cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  lime cut into wedges

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • ladle

Directions

  1. Cut tortillas in half; cut halves into 1/4-inch strips. In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook strips in oil, 1/3 at a time, until light brown and crisp.
  2. Remove from pan; drain on paper towels.
  3. Heat oil remaining in saucepan over medium-high heat.
  4. Add onion; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add garlic and chile; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in broth, tomatoes and salt.
  6. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  7. Add chicken; heat until hot.
  8. To serve, peel and pit avocado.
  9. Cut into 1-inch slices. Divide half of tortilla strips among 4 individual serving bowls. Ladle in soup. Top with avocado and cheese; garnish with remaining tortilla strips and cilantro.
  10. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories477kcal
Protein18.38%
Fat56.05%
Carbs25.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
67.63
Glycemic Load
8.81
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.739565157372%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Hesperetin
7.2mg
Naringenin
0.57mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
2.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:477.27kcal
23.86%
Fat:30.44g
46.83%
Saturated Fat:7.03g
43.91%
Carbohydrates:31.24g
10.41%
Net Carbohydrates:23.8g
8.65%
Sugar:5.1g
5.67%
Cholesterol:56.53mg
18.84%
Sodium:1437.09mg
62.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.47g
44.93%
Vitamin K:36.87µg
35.11%
Phosphorus:331.5mg
33.15%
Vitamin B3:6.21mg
31.06%
Fiber:7.44g
29.76%
Selenium:18.82µg
26.88%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
24.88%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.65%
Vitamin C:17.36mg
21.04%
Calcium:201.49mg
20.15%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.06%
Vitamin E:2.56mg
17.05%
Magnesium:63.03mg
15.76%
Potassium:540.22mg
15.43%
Zinc:2.28mg
15.19%
Vitamin B5:1.37mg
13.74%
Vitamin A:668.47IU
13.37%
Iron:2.38mg
13.2%
Folate:52.71µg
13.18%
Copper:0.25mg
12.32%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.21%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.25%