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Spicy Tortilla Soup with Shrimp and Avocado

Published October 14, 2014
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Spicy Tortilla Soup with Shrimp Avocado
Published October 14, 2014
2 minute read
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Fun and fiery are not usually words you’d use to describe soup but Cooking Light’s recipe for tortilla soup with shrimp and avocado is another story! The recipe calls for chipotle chili and fire-roasted tomatoes to lend extra spiciness and smokiness. Puffy, chewy hominy kernels add texture (and fiber) to the dish without weighing it down in extra calories and fat. Fun fact: hominy is dried corn soaked in limewater until it is tender. This process also releases niacin, an important B-vitamin.

Spicy Tortilla Soup with Shrimp and Avocado

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup (150g) onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup (50g) celery, chopped
  • 1/3 cup (50g) carrot, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle chile canned in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 4 cups (950ml) fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (15-ounce) white hominy, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15-ounce) no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (100g) baked tortilla chips, lightly crushed
  • 1 cup (150g) diced avocado
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and next 6 ingredients (through garlic); cook 6 minutes or until carrot is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add broth, hominy, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Cover and cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp; cook 2 minutes or until shrimp are done.

Remove from heat; stir in juice and salt. Divide shrimp mixture evenly among 4 bowls; top evenly with chips and avocado. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4  |  Serving Size: 1.75 cups + 2 tablespoons chips + 1/4 avocado

Per serving: Calories: 354; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 166mg; Sodium: 1178mg; Carbohydrate: 36g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 8g; Protein 24g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 322mg; Iron: 4%; Vitamin A: 11%; Vitamin C: 4%; Calcium: 2% 

 

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The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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