Low Calorie Chicken Tortilla Soup

Whether it's for a healthy lunch meal prep or quick and easy weeknight dinner, this low calorie chicken tortilla soup is the perfect solution when you're not sure what to make. It is easy enough to throw together in a pinch with some pantry and fridge staples, and also delicious enough for the whole family to enjoy. Even though this recipe is lower calorie, you can adjust your serving size to meet your nutrition goals, or pair this with a filling sandwich or salad for a complete meal.

Course appetizer, dinner, lunch, main course

Cuisine tex mex

Keyword tortilla soup

Prep Time 9

Cook Time 30

Servings

Calories 193kcal

Author Steph

Equipment

dutch oven or large pot

Ingredients

olive oil spray
1 onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
14.5 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 can
4 oz diced green chilis canned
32 oz chicken broth
1 lb chicken breast raw
1/2 tbsp cumin
1/2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 lime juiced
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
4 corn tortillas Used: Mission Extra Thin Corn Tortillas

Instructions

Preheat the dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.
Chop the onion; mince the garlic.
Add olive oil spray to the pot, and add the chopped onion.
Saute for 5 minutes or until tender.
Add the minced garlic and saute for another 1-2 minutes or until just fragrant (careful not to burn).
Add the tomato paste and stir to combine.
Pour in the fire roasted tomatoes, diced green chilis, and chicken broth. Add in the cumin, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Stir to combine.
Increase the heat to medium high, and bring the liquid to a boil.
Place the chicken breasts into the boiling liquid, and reduce to medium heat. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to 165F.
Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate; shred using two forks.
Return the chicken back to the pot. Add the juice of the lime, and the cilantro.
Tear or cut the tortillas into smaller pieces and stir them in and simmer until they dissolve.
Serve with sour cream, cheese, tortilla chips, and more cilantro, if desired.

Notes

WW Points:

1 WW point per cup

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