Tuesday 12/14/2010 Tortilla Soup with Spicy Crisps and Green Salad with Mexican Dressing

Tortilla Soup with Spicy Crisps
Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 white onion , chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic clove(s), chopped 1 3/4 cups beef broth 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder, plus more for crisps 1 jalapeño pepper , chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 10-ounce can Rotel tomatoes with chilies, undrained 4 6-inch corn tortillas 4 tablespoons canola oil 2 firm avocadoes , cored and chopped 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, shredded per serving: 397 calories; 28 grams protein; 28 grams total fat; 4 grams fiber; 5 grams saturated fat; 10 grams carbohydrates; 67 mgs cholesterol; 1254 mgs sodium; 9 weight watcher points		[1] Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Drop in the chicken breasts and boil for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Drain chicken in colander and let cool. Remove skin and shred or cube the meat. [2] Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and sauté onion and garlic in oil. Pour into the medium pot you used for chicken. Add beef and chicken broth, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, jalapeno(to taste), salt, Worcestershire sauce, tomatoes and chicken. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. [3] In the skillet, heat the canola oil until hot. Cut tortillas in narrow strips and fry. Sprinkle with salt and a little chili powder. When done, place on paper towels. Place half of the strips in bowls. Fill with the hot soup. Garnish with more tortilla strips, avocado slices and cheese. NOTE: garnish with green onion and sour cream if you have it on hand.

Green Salad with Mexican Dressing
Prep time: 10 minutes 1/2 head Romaine lettuce 1 jicama root , sliced into batons 2 Roma tomatoes , sliced   DRESSING 1/4 cup prepared chunky salsa 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon milk per serving: 87 calories; 2 grams protein; 2 grams total fat; 9 grams fiber; 1 gram saturated fat; 16 grams carbohydrates; 4 mgs cholesterol; 25 mgs sodium; 1 weight watcher point		[1] In a medium bowl, toss lettuce, jicama and tomatoes together to combine. [2] For dressing: In a small bowl mix salsa, sour cream, and milk to combine. [3] Toss salad with enough dressing to coat.