** Think you like this recipe? There is an even better one posted called “Better Than Whole Foods Chicken Tortilla Soup,” posted here.

Just because the nearest Whole Foods is two hours away from Northwest Arkansas, doesn’t mean that we can’t participate in its awesomeness.

Whenever I’m in Tulsa or North Little Rock or wherever there is a Whole Foods, I make a beeline to the soup station.  Their chicken tortilla soup (strangely though, I’ve never actually seen any tortilla in it) packs such a KA-POW of flavor that I just may be addicted to it.

I’ve been known to dream about it.

And drool in my sleep when dreaming about it.

My heart is now racing.

Okay, you may be wondering, “how can we participate in Whole Foods awesomeness since it is so far away?”

Answer:  Their website!  It’s overflowing with a bounty of recipes and tips!  Sign up for theirnewsletter so you don’t miss anything.

Let’s talk about that chicken tortilla soup and the KA-POW factor.  It’s good.

Realllllly out-of-this-world delicious.

It’s easy to make, too.  And fast.  Perfect for today.

Want the recipe?

TORTILLA SOUP WITH TOMATOES

Courtesy of Whole Foods

Serves 4 to 6 (so they say, my husband and I can easily polish this off in one sitting!)

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 serrano chile, finely chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes

Salt and pepper

2 cups water (I use 1 cup water with 1 cup chicken broth)

1 tablespoon lime juice, more to taste

1/4 cup grated Monterey jack cheese

1/4 cup crumbled yellow corn tortilla chips (I skipped this, no reason, just because)

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
(I added the equivalent of half of a roasted chicken.  An easy way to do this is to buy a rotisserie chicken and half it yourself!)

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until the onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chile and cumin and cook a minute longer. Add tomatoes with their juices, water and salt. Cover the pot and cook gently, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings. Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated cheese, tortilla chips and cilantro. Serve immediately.

NUTRITION

Per serving (about 10oz/285g-wt.): 100 calories (45 from fat), 5g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 3g protein, 12g total carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 5mg cholesterol, 480mg sodium

You’re going to love this, so enjoy!

Happy Fall!

Lyndi

Eat well, my friends.  Eat well.