Low Carb Tortilla Soup
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- Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
1/2 Tablespoon olive oil1/4 medium yellow onion, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1/4 red bell pepper, chopped3/4 Cups chopped zucchini1/4 Teaspoon salt1/2 Teaspoon chili powder1/2 Piece chipotle en adobo, chopped1/2 Teaspoon dried oregano7 Ounces can crushed tomatoes2 Cups chicken broth2 Ounces canned diced jalapenos1/8 Cup fresh chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish1 Tablespoons fresh lime juice1 Cups cooked shredded chicken breast1/2 Hass avocado, chopped1/4 Cup Monterey Jack cheese1 low carb tortilla cut into strips after baking
n a 2-quart soup pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until onions are transluscent.
Add the red bell pepper and zucchini; sauté for 2 minutes then add the chili powder, chipotle pepper, oregano, and salt. Cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, jalapenos, and shredded chicken. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes, add the cilantro and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add lime juice; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve with diced avocado (1/4 per serving), 2 tablespoons cheese and additional cilantro if desired. Makes six 1 1/2 cup servings. Optional for Phase 2: add crumbled low-carb tortilla strips or chips as a garnish. Don't forget to add the additional Net Carbs to the total for the tortillas.
Serving Size: 3 - 1 cup servings
Number of Servings: 3
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GYPSYBRIC.
Add the red bell pepper and zucchini; sauté for 2 minutes then add the chili powder, chipotle pepper, oregano, and salt. Cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant.
Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, jalapenos, and shredded chicken. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes, add the cilantro and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add lime juice; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve with diced avocado (1/4 per serving), 2 tablespoons cheese and additional cilantro if desired. Makes six 1 1/2 cup servings. Optional for Phase 2: add crumbled low-carb tortilla strips or chips as a garnish. Don't forget to add the additional Net Carbs to the total for the tortillas.
Serving Size: 3 - 1 cup servings
Number of Servings: 3
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GYPSYBRIC.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 259.7
- Total Fat: 10.3 g
- Cholesterol: 10.0 mg
- Sodium: 1,584.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 18.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
- Protein: 27.4 g
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