Chicken Tortilla Soup (Low Carb and Weight Watchers Friendly)
Yield: 4 servingsClick here to track the points on your Weight Watchers app. There are 9g net carbs per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Mission Carb Balance Tortilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the tortilla into thin strips and lightly spray with olive oil or cooking spray, sprinkle with salt, and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- In a large soup pot, spray with cooking spray and cook the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, shredded chicken, and all seasonings. Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving.
- Ladle into four bowls, top with crispy tortilla strips, and enjoy!
Notes
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 of 4 servings (There are 9g net carbs per serving)
257 calories, 6g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 1260 mg sodium, 10g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 3g sugars, 38g protein (myfitnesspal.com)