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Chicken Tortilla Soup

February 25, 2019

Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of my husbands favorites, and since it was a gloomy Sunday yesterday I decided I would make it.  Nothing better than comfort food in the winter!

Chicken Tortilla Soup

If you want the soup to be more low fat, just don’t put the fixings on top (tortilla chips, cheese, avocado, sour cream)!  In this picture I did add plain Greek yogurt to my soup which tones down how spiciness of the soup.

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Chicken Tortilla Soup
You will love this easy and yummy chicken tortilla soup recipe!
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 20 Minutes
Cook Time 30 Minutes
Servings
People
Ingredients
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 20 Minutes
Cook Time 30 Minutes
Servings
People
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Add onions, garlic, jalapenos and red Fresno peppers. Cook until onions are translucent.
  2. Add the enchilada sauce, chicken broth and crushed tomatoes first, then add all the other ingredients.
  3. Simmer on low for about 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. Serve soup with tortilla strips or chips, shredded cheese and/or avocado. You can also add plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Recipe Notes

I added plain Greek yogurt to mine and it helps with the spiciness of the soup and is healthier than sour cream.

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Thai Noodle Salad with Almond Butter

September 7, 2017

Thai Noodle Salad with Almond Butter

Thai noodle salad with almond butter is my newest creation.  I make Thai noodle salad all the time and always switch up the different veggies I use.  This time I decided to try it using chunky almond butter instead of peanut butter and it turned out great.  Almond butter has less sugar and is healthier for you, but I still love the more traditional Thai noodle salad as well.  This is a great option for people who are allergic to peanuts!

Ancient-Harvest-Spaghetti

I also used my favorite gluten free pasta by Ancient Harvest made with quinoa.  You can usually find this pasta at any grocery store.

Thai noodle salad is also great with shrimp, chicken or beef!  Other vegetables that are great with this dish include, but are not limited to:  asparagus, snow peas, cilantro, radish, and greens.

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Thai Noodle Salad with Almond Butter
Thai Noodle Salad made with almond butter instead of peanut butter
Cuisine Thai
Prep Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Servings
People
Cuisine Thai
Prep Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Servings
People
Instructions
  1. Cook spaghetti noodles per package instructions and place in large bowl with a bit of sesame seed oil and stir, then set aside.
  2. Whisk together the Braggs Amino Acid or soy sauce with the almond butter, chili garlic sauce, ginger paste, sesame seed oil and honey.
  3. Add the vegetables into the pasta dish and then slowly add the almond butter mixture while stirring until the pasta is completely coated and mixed well. There will be left over sauce, so safe that and use it later if needed after the pasta has been refrigerated.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and serve. Use some of the left over sauce if needed.
Recipe Notes

Thai noodle salad is also great with shrimp, chicken or beef!  Other vegetables that are great with this dish include, but are not limited to:  asparagus, snow peas, cilantro, radish, and greens.

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