You possibly will not believe you can lose weight while on a eating plan which includes tortilla soup but it can happen. It is crucial to not eat tortilla soup or other high calorie soups every day but in moderation.

As an example, I allow myself these kinds of food once per week. I eat a healthy diet for most of the week, say 1500 to 1600 calories per day, and then one day, I eat what I please – without going crazy of course.

I have been eating like this for the last 2 weeks and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not changed my exercise routine or taken any vitamins or diet food. I have only been conscious of what I eat on most days and then eat whatever I feel like one day per week.

I also find it makes things easier if you have a little support when dieting and for that I signed up with the Biggest Loser club. They have numerous tools to show you how to monitor your progress and attain your goals.

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Tortilla Soup

Posted by bettyboop50 at recipegoldmine.com April 2001

Source: my sister

My sister makes this soup all the time and just loves it. Being from Texas, she loves anything that is Mexican.

3 tablespoons corn oil
3 large garlic cloves finely chopped
4 corn tortillas, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
2 medium onions chopped
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
4 cups water
2 tablespoons Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon ground cumin seeds or to taste
2 teaspoons chili powder
Couple bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Optional garnishes
Sour cream
Diced avocado
Cooked chicken, cubed or chunks
Fried tortilla strips
Shredded cheese, your choice
Chopped scallions
Chopped coriander

in a 6 to 8 quart saucepan over medium heat, saut? garlic, chopped tortillas and coriander in oil until the tortillas are soft. Add the onions and tomatoes and heat until simmering. Add tomato sauce, chicken broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, chili powder and bay leaves.

Bring to a full boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Let soup cool slightly.

In a food processor or a blender, pur?e the soup in small batches. Return to pot and reheat. Season to taste and serve soup with your choice of garnishes.

Servings: 6 to 8

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