Microwave Chicken Tortilla Soup - Pampered Chef Style

This is a great soup; it's fast and easy and cheap and healthy!  I use the Pampered Chef Deep Covered Baker in the microwave and it comes together in less than 30 minutes.

The key is to add the cilantro and lime.  If you don't like cilantro, add parsley.  The lime is a must!

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4 (6 in) Flour Tortillas

1 Small Onion
3 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Tenders (or 1 Large Breast)
1 Garlic Clove, pressed
1 tsp Pampered Chef Southwestern Seasoning Mix
1 can Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
1 box of Chicken Broth
1 can of Rotel
4 tsp Fresh Cilantro, snipped
Shredded cheddar cheese                             
1 Lime, wedged

1.       Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Cut tortillas in half and cut halves into ½ inch strips using Pizza Cutter.  Place on Bar Pan.  Bake 7-8 minutes or until crisp.

2.       Slice onion using the Ultimate Mandoline.  Place on the bottom of the baker.  Cover with chicken and seasoning.  Microwave on High for about 9 – 11 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.  Once cooked, cut onion and chicken using the Salad Choppers.  Stir in beans, garlic, broth, and Rotel.  Microwave on High for 10 minutes.  Let set, covered, for 10 minutes. 

3.       Ladle soup into bowls.  Snip cilantro over bowls using Professional Shears.  Top with cheese, tortilla strips and lime. 

Yield: 4 – 6 servings