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The weather is cooling off, the days are getting shorter, and we’re finally ready for football season! Some people go to the games, some go out to restaurants to watch the game with friends, and some park it on the couch for a family day full of pigskin rivalry. Whether you’re pulling for your home team or you’re a die-hard fan of a team halfway across the country, you can’t watch a game without food. It’s a must!
Game Day Meals
I like hearty and filling game day meals, but I also really enjoy meals that take little effort and can stay on the stove (or in the slow cooker) through the afternoon, allowing everyone to eat when they want. Of course, we’re all eating in front of the TV!
Adding Flavors
Savory, flavorful soups and stews are great for game day. I wanted to add more flavor by giving my tortilla chips an unexpected little zing. Lime juice, salt, and pepper were the perfect combo. Instructions for making your own Pepper Lime Tortilla Chips are included in the recipe below. Mission Foods Tortillas work great for making the chips. You can make a whole pack or save some for burritos or soft tacos later!
Soup Recipe
The best part of this soup, aside from how fantastic it tastes, is that it is so simple even an older kiddo could make it! If you can do just a little cutting and open a few cans (and safely operate the oven and stovetop), you can totally make this soup!
Chicken Tortilla Soup w/ Pepper Lime Tortilla Chips
Author: Jamie Rippy
Recipe type: Soup
Ingredients:
- 6 Cups Chicken Stock
- 2 Large Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Small Can Diced Green Chilies
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
- 1 Can Fire Roasted Tomatoes
- 1 Cup Frozen Corn
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Cilantro (Fresh)
- 1 Can Great Northern (White) Beans
- 1 Avocado
- 1 Package Soft Tortillas
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Lime
Instructions:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Cook over medium low, covered, for approximately 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily.
- Remove chicken breasts from the soup and shred. Return chicken to the soup.
- Add the Great Northern Beans to the soup and the juice of half a lime (reserve the other half). Continue to cook over low heat.
- In the meantime, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Place tortillas in a single layer on a flat baking sheet. Rub each tortilla generously with the cut side of a lime. Season tortillas well with salt and pepper.
- Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut tortillas into bite-size strips or into triangle chips.
- Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until crisp. Keep an eye on them so that they don't burn.
- Serve the soup with tortilla strips, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, and a few slices of avocado.
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This article integrates the deliciousness of game day meals with a simple and flavorful recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup with Pepper Lime Tortilla Chips. Add a little zing to your tortilla chips and enjoy a warm and satisfying soup while watching your favorite team play. Don't forget that Mission Foods Tortillas are versatile and can be used for various recipes, not just making chips!
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