El Pollo Loco Chicken Tortilla Soup (Copycat) | #SoupSwappers Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 (1 1/2 pounds each) rotisserie chickens
- 2 quarts homemade or low sodium chicken broth
- 1 fresh Anaheim or Poblano chile
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup fresh pico de gallo
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Homemade or store bought corn tortilla strips
- Garnishes: cilantro, Cotija cheese, and/or avocado slices
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2422g | |
| Calories 343 | |
| Calories from Fat 31 | 9% |
| Total Fat 3.6g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 0.78g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4350mg | 181% |
| Potassium 2373mg | 68% |
| Total Carbs 60.75g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.2g | 51% |
| Sugars 25.46g | 17% |
| Protein 23.16g | 37% |
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