Sunday, April 15, 2012

"Tortilla" Soup

The South Beach Diet Super Quick Cookbook page 73

1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium red onion finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
pinch of Cayenne pepper
3 1/2 cups lower sodium chicken broth
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced Tomatoes with juice
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
salt and pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

In a medium saucepan heat the oil over medium low heat. Add the onion, garliccumin, and cayenne. Cook stirring often until the onion is softened. about 4 minutes

Add the broth and tomatoes and thier juice. Bring to boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes

Add the chicken and return to a simmer. Cook until the chicken is cooked through about 4 minutes

Remove the pan from the heat and stur in the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle the cliantro.

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