Chicken tortilla soup

We LOVE tortilla soup! It is so easy to make and is perfect for every season. This soup is also perfect for leftovers and can last up to 4 days in the fridge. This tortilla soup is filled with deliciousness: tomatoes, black beans, corn, onion, lime, mexican spices and baked tortilla chips.

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You Will Need

Preparation

1

Prepare the vegetables & tortillas: Preheat the oven to 375F.

Wash and dry the vegetables. Cut the bell pepper and onion in dices. Cut the corn tortilla into strips of about 1 cm by 5cm.

2

Start the soup: In an oiled pot on medium high heat, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the tortilla soup mix, black bean & corn and 1 cup (2P), 2 cups (4P), 3 cups (6P) of water. Season with salt & pepper.

3

Cook the chicken: Add the taco chicken to the soup. Combine and bring to a boil and let simmer for 15 minutes. Using 2 forks shred the chicken.

Taste and adjust seasoning. Add water if desired.

Note: Ensure the chicken is cooked to at least 165F.

4

Cook the corn tortilla: Evenly spread the corn tortilla strips on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes.

4

Prepare the garnish & serve: Cut the lime in wedges. Add half the corn tortilla strips to the soup and stir. Serve the soup in individual bowls and garnish with baked corn chips and a lime wedge.

What's in my kit

Included

2 Portions

4 Portions

6 Portions

Taco chicken

150 gr

300 gr

450 gr

Bell pepper

Onion

1 small

1 medium

2 small

tortilla soup mix

1 cup

2 cups

3 cups

Black bean & corn

100 gr

200 gr

300 gr

Corn tortilla

lime

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr. Craig Herrington, Nathuropath

BLACK BEANS
Black beans are a nutritional powerhouse high in fibre, iron, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, selenium, manganese, copper and zinc. Who needs a multivitamin!

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietician

Yum foods
Serve ”Yum” foods with new foods. When your child sees food they recognize it may entice them to explore other new foods. For example, this dish may be served with sour cream or avocado.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 3 and 5.

Add the spices and other ingredients to the pot.
Garnish the soup with tortilla strips and lime.

Wine Pairings

BERINGER MAIN & VINE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
A strong vanilla flavour with blackberry on the finish. Soft, smooth tannins.
Region: California, USA
Alcohol: 13%
Price (SLGA): $12.78

TRADITIONAL BEE – PRAIRIE BEE
Mead – the world’s oldest fermented beverage – comes to you now in it’s purest form. Traditional Bee is a delicate, off-dry wine; created by the transformation of premium honey into a subtle, light-bodied mead. Polished and engaging, this ancient libation is ready to be rediscovered by our modern palate.
Region: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Alcohol: 12.5%
Price (SLGA): $21.50

Ingredients

taco chicken: chicken, paprika, cumin, garlic, oregano
bell pepper
onion
tortilla soup mix: diced tomato, tomato paste, cilantro, cumin, paprika, lemon zest, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, red pepper flakes
black beans
corn
corn tortilla: corn, water, cellulose gum, guar gum, calcium hydroxide.
lime

Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

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