Quick and Easy Tortilla Soup

Who doesn’t like a recipe for something they can toss together and have on the table in less than ½ hour for the whole family?  I know there are just some days when soup is just what’s for dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 quart of chicken stock
• 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• ½ cup chopped avocado
• 5 ounces cooked chicken, torn into shreds
• 1/3 cup chopped tomato
• ¼ cup minced red onion
• ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeno pepper
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 15 corn tortilla chips

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan bring the chicken stock and 2 tablespoons of the lime juice to a boli over medium high heat
2. Toss the avocado with the remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice in a medium bowl.
3. Add the chicken, tomato, onion, cilantro, cheddar, jalapeno and salt.
4. Divide the chicken mixture and tortilla chips among 5 bowls
5. Pour the broth over each
6. Serve - can be garnished with fresh cilantro and a thin slice of lime

Nutrition:

Makes 5 servings each with around

• 140 calories and
• 12 grams of protein