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Chicken and Shrimp Tortilla Soup

Date added: February 14, 2008

Really light and refreshing.

A traditional Mexican Soup with a little spice to it.

  • Servings: 4 change
  • Calories per serving: 618
  • Prep time: 30
  • Cook time: 30

Ingredients

  • 6 ounce-weight prawns
  • 1 cup onions
  • 1 tsp cumin seed
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 14 1/2 ounce-weight canned tomatoes, mexican recipe
  • 3 tbsp cilantro
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 18 ounce-weight cooked chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese
  • 1 cup avocado
  • 4 ounce-weight corn tortilla strips

Recipe Method

1- Preheat oven to 350F.

2- In a large stockpot, saute onions and cumin seeds in hot oil about 5 minutes or until tender. Carefully add broth, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat. Simmer, covered for 8-10 minutes.

3- Stir in shrimp and chicken. Cook for 3 minutes more or until shrimp are done.

Ladle soup into bowls and top each serving with a little shredded monterey jack cheese, avocado slices and a few tortilla strips.

Nutritional Facts

Per serving% Daily Value*
Calories 61831%
Fat 27g42%
Cholesterol 153mg51%
Sodium 1,535mg 64%
Carbohydrates 45g31%

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