Recipe: Quick and Healthy Tortilla Soup (using chicken breast)

QUICK AND HEALTHY TORTILLA SOUP

"This flavorful soup can be prepared in minutes. It will be enjoyed by all ages. One serving is an excellent source of fiber."

1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
3 1/2 cups fat-free chicken broth*
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained*
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, not drained*
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
3 corn tortillas (6-inch), cut in eighths

In a medium saucepan, saute chicken for three minutes.

Add broth, beans, corn, tomatoes and chiles. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Add tortillas and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Makes 8 cups (4 servings)
One serving = 2 cups

Carb Servings:** 2
Exchanges:** 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 very lean meat

Nutrient Analysis Per Serving: calories 248, total fat 3g, saturated fat 0g, cholesterol 32mg, sodium 585mg, total carbohydrate 40g, dietary fiber 7g, sugars 8g, protein 24g

*Sodium is figured for reduced-salt.
**Reflects carbohydrate minus fiber.

Source: Quick and Healthy Low-fat, Carb Conscious Cooking by Brenda J. Ponichtera, R.D.