Low cal Tomato Tortilla Soup

kristie874

I saw this on a website and thought I'd try it tonight. So good! I changed a couple things, though. Instead of sauteing in oil, I just used some chicken stock (it's a great saute substitute!), and I also added some Chipotle Chili Powder that I just got. Added a great smokey flavor! Counts are below. Makes 4 good sized servings. Hope someone else tries and likes it!

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsley chopped
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups chicken broth (I used low sodium chicken broth but couldn't find it when I calculated the information so the sodium count is for using a full sodium one)
One 28 ounce can diced or whole tomatoes
1 tsp ground cumin
Juice of 1/2 lime
5 6-inch corn tortillas, torn into small pieces

In a large pot, add onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and a few tablespoons chicken stock. Saute over medium heat until the onion is translucent. Add the remaining chicken broth, tomatoes with juice, cumin, and lime juice. Bring to a boil and let simmer 10 minutes. Add tortillas and simmer another 5 minutes, until tortillas begin to fall apart easily. Puree soup either in a blender or food processor in batches or using an immersion blender (fantastic kitchen tool!). That's it!

Amount in 1/4 of the pot:

Calories: 144.5
Fat: 1.8g
Cholesterol: 0
Sodium: 804.7 (use reduced sodium or homemade salt free stock to help here)
Potassium: 498 mg
Carbs: 30 g
Fiber: 2.5
Sugar: 5.8
Protein: 4.1
Vitamin A: 5.1
Vitamin C: 42.9
Calcium: 8
Iron: 12.8

kristie874

I saw this on a website and thought I'd try it tonight. So good! I changed a couple things, though. Instead of sauteing in oil, I just used some chicken stock (it's a great saute substitute!), and I also added some Chipotle Chili Powder that I just got. Added a great smokey flavor! Counts are below. Makes 4 good sized servings. Hope someone else tries and likes it!

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsley chopped
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
4 cups chicken broth (I used low sodium chicken broth but couldn't find it when I calculated the information so the sodium count is for using a full sodium one)
One 28 ounce can diced or whole tomatoes
1 tsp ground cumin
Juice of 1/2 lime
5 6-inch corn tortillas, torn into small pieces

In a large pot, add onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and a few tablespoons chicken stock. Saute over medium heat until the onion is translucent. Add the remaining chicken broth, tomatoes with juice, cumin, and lime juice. Bring to a boil and let simmer 10 minutes. Add tortillas and simmer another 5 minutes, until tortillas begin to fall apart easily. Puree soup either in a blender or food processor in batches or using an immersion blender (fantastic kitchen tool!). That's it!

Amount in 1/4 of the pot:

Calories: 144.5
Fat: 1.8g
Cholesterol: 0
Sodium: 804.7 (use reduced sodium or homemade salt free stock to help here)
Potassium: 498 mg
Carbs: 30 g
Fiber: 2.5
Sugar: 5.8
Protein: 4.1
Vitamin A: 5.1
Vitamin C: 42.9
Calcium: 8
Iron: 12.8

Ileanak

Thanks! I think I'll try it out this weekend!

bswift0325

That sounds delicious - I will definitely try it!!! THANKS for posting!!

Barb