Ingredients

  • "Adjust the hotness to your own liking."
  • 2 corn tortillas, cut into 2 x 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded chicken or other left over meat or turkey
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 4 slices limes (to garnish)

Directions

1 Spray a skillet with lite olive oil and fry the tortilla strips until brown & crisp, drain on paper towel.
2 Spray the pan again and saute the onions & chilis until tender but not brown.
3 Add broth & chicken or turkey, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
4 Add tomato, simmer 5 more minutes, stir in the lime juice.
5 Taste and adjust the seasoning.
6 Ladle into hot bowls, add tortilla chips and garnish with a slice of lime.

4 servings

posted by Bergy




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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Recipezaar
Submitted By: Meryl
merstarunicorn11@hotmail.com
Mexican Lime with Tortilla Soup