Yummy for our tummy high protein receipe share (for any stage)

i'm at 5 weeks post op, and am allowed each item in this recipe and can easily digest it (just have to remind myself to go slow because it's so yummy)! it's a super easy, "spicy as you want it", high Protein chicken tortilla soup (minus the tortilla and corn at this point, lol). i like making it in a crock pot, but you can also make it on the stove with a few adjustments. my family can eat on this for days, and still have some to freeze!

Karen’s SOUPer Simple Chicken Tortilla Soup in a crock pot

Ingredients:

• 6 tsp chicken bouillon powder or 6 cubes

• 6 cups of hot Water

• 10-12 boneless skinless frozen chicken tenders, (or equivalent)

• 2 15-oz. cans of black Beans, un-drained

• 2 15-oz. cans kidney beans, drained

• 1 15-oz. can of corn, drained (was 2 cans, i now eat around this-my kids like it so i leave it in)

• 1 15-oz. can of garlic and onion diced stewed tomatoes

• 1 ½ cups of mild salsa

• 1 7-oz. can of diced green chilies

• 2 cups of grated low fat cheese

• ¼ cup jalapenos w/juice (sweet or hot)

• 1 plain greek yogurt or small tub of low fat sour cream

• 1 bag of tortilla chips (can leave this part out for now)

Directions:

• Pour 6 cups of hot water into crock pot, add chicken bouillon and stir.

• Add remaining ingredients except sour cream and chips.

• Cook for at least 4-6 hours, depending on your crock pot settings.

• Stir every ½ hour, (not necessary if unable).

• Pour soup into bowls and serve with the following toppings if desired:

Spoonful of greek yogurt or lf sour cream (adds protein)

Pinch of lf cheese (MORE PROTEIN)

Handful of crushed tortilla chips (if allowed)