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Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup with Queso Fresco
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Ingredients:
– 1 red or yellow onion, chopped
– 3 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon of olive oil
– 2 teaspoons of chili powder
– 2 teaspoons of cumin
– 1 can (14.5 oz.) of crushed tomatoes
– 2 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
– 1 1/4 cup water
– 1 can (10.5 oz.) of chicken broth
– 1 can (15 oz.) of black beans, rinsed and drained
– 1 can (8.75 oz.) of cooked corn kennels
– 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
– 1 teaspoon of black pepper
– 2 teaspoons of salt
– Real California Queso Fresco
– Real California Sour Cream
– Tortilla strips
– Lime wedges, for garnish
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Directions:
Serves 8
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
In a large stockpot over medium-high heat add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Sauté ingredients for 5 minutes or until vegetables soften and turn golden brown.
Add chicken broth, tomatoes, black beans, corn, salt and pepper, cumin, chili powder, shredded chicken and bring to a boil. Allow ingredients to boil gently for 5-10 minutes, stirring intermittently. Reduce heat if necessary.
Add water and cilantro and reduce heat to medium. Allow soup to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Ladle soup into bowls and top with queso fresco, sour cream, tortilla strips and lime wedges.
Recipe and images created by Kristina Nuñez @hotmamanthecity
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