Chef Roberto’s Chicken Tortilla Soup of Love
Chef Robert Lewis, the Happy Diabetic, loves to create healthy, great-tasting dishes that are easy to prepare. Be sure to check out happydiabetic.com for more nutritious and delicious recipe ideas.
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
1.5 lbs cooked chicken breast, diced
1 16 oz can diced tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons snipped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon sugar
8 cups chicken broth
2 or 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
Optional garnishes: queso blanco or jack cheese, chopped avocado, fresh cilantro, fresh lime, tortilla chips
Directions:
In a stockpot, combine the diced chicken, undrained tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, sugar, and chicken broth. Cover and bring to a boil.
Turn heat down and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the chipotle peppers, corn, beans, and a little adobo sauce. Cover and finish cooking about 20 minutes.
Recipe by The Happy Diabetic Chef http://www.happydiabetic.com
2. Cut the chicken into strips and mix all the spices until well coated.
4. Place the chicken in a bread style loaf pan.
5. After the chicken is fully cooked internal temp of 170 degrees. Let it rest for 15 minutes and drain and discard the jucies.
6. Place the loaf of chicken on a cutting board and slice thin.
Nutritional Information for 1 serving:
Calories: 315
Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 34mg
Sodium: 651mg
Carbs: 28g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 20g
