Southwest Tortilla Soup

An Idahoan® take on a Southwestern favorite - Southwest Tortilla Soup with rotisserie chicken and a package of Idahoan Bacon & Cheddar Chipotle Flavored Mashed Potatoes.

Step: 1

Sweat onions and garlic in olive oil.

Step: 2

Add chicken, corn, beans and chilies and heat thoroughly.

Step: 3

Add chicken broth, Idahoan® Bacon & Cheddar Chipotle Flavored Mashed Potatoes and tomatoes. Simmer for 45 minutes and adjust seasoning (we like it a little bit spicy so we add some hot sauce at this point).

Step: 4

Here’s the important part when serving: Crunch up tortilla chips on bottom of the bowl and ladle soup over. Top with diced avocado, sliced olives, shredded cheese, green onions, a dollop of sour cream and cilantro.

Per Serving: 377 calories; protein 21g; carbohydrates 50.3g; fat 12.4g; cholesterol 30.7mg; sodium 1278.3mg.

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