Skinny Chicken Tortilla Soup

I know what you’re thinking; who wants to eat a skinny chicken? Not this girl. And thankfully, with this recipe, the “skinny” refers to the fact that this is a lower-fat version of traditional chicken tortilla soup. If your not watching your weight, the ingredients can be easily swapped out for the full-fat versions.

With the cooler temperatures and shorter days of fall, I crave hearty, comfort foods, but not the extra calories that typically come with hearty comfort foods. This soup is a perfect compromise. An added bonus: it’s not too spicy, so my kids (with their more delicate palates) can eat it, too. This soup freezes well, so I usually double the recipe and freeze the extras for nights when I’m crunched for time, or just don’t feel like cooking.

Skinny Chicken Tortilla Soup

2014-10-16 20:15:16

Yields 4

A lower-fat version of the traditional favorite.

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

45 min

Total Time

1 hr

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

45 min

Total Time

1 hr

Ingredients

1. 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2. 1 tsp. vegetable oil
3. 1 cup onion, finely chopped
4. 3 garlic cloves, minced
5. 1 tbs. chili powder
6. 1 tsp. ground cumin
7. 1 tsp. dried oregano
8. 2 (14.5 oz) cans fat-free, less sodium chicken broth
9. 2 (14.5 oz) cans no-salt-added, fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
10. 1 (16 oz) can fat-free refried beans
11. 1 bay leaf
12. 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
13. 1 cup cheddar cheese, divided into four servings
14. Reduced fat sour cream (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned. Add garlic and onion; saute 3 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, oregano, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, refried beans and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, then simmer for 45 minutes. Remove from heat; discard bay leaf. Ladle into bowls; top with tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, and reduced fat sour cream (optional).

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You can also spice things up by adding sauteed red or green bell peppers, a small can of diced green chilies, or an extra tablespoon of chili powder. Enjoy!

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