Chicken and Shrimp Tortilla Soup Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthy++Cuisine
CourseMethod
DishMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Medium shrimp6 Ounce, deveined
 Onion1 Large, chopped
 Cumin seed1 Teaspoon
 Cooking oil1 Tablespoon
 Sodium chicken broth4 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 14 1/2-oz. can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
 Cilantro3 Tablespoon, snipped
 Lime juice2 Tablespoon
 Cooked chicken breast10 Ounce
 1 Crisp Tortilla Shreds

Directions

1. Thaw shrimp, if frozen. In a large saucepan cook the onion and cumin seed in hot oil about 5 minutes or till onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Carefully add the chicken broth, tomatoes, 3 tablespoons snipped cilantro, and lime juice. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 8 minutes. Add the shrimp and chicken. Cook about 3 minutes more or till shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.
2. To serve, ladle soup into bowls. Top each serving with Crisp Tortilla Shreds. If desired, garnish with fresh cilantro.
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