How To Make Mexican Chicken and Rice Soup (Sopa de Pollo y Arroz)
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Avocado slices (for serving)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper. Cook until softened.
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Add the chicken breasts to the pot and cook until browned on both sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.
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In the same pot, add the rice, cumin, and oregano. Stir and cook for a few minutes, until the rice is coated in the seasonings.
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Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice cook for about 15 minutes, or until tender.
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While the rice is cooking, shred the chicken using a fork.
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Once the rice is cooked, add the shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, frozen corn, and black beans to the pot. Stir well.
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Simmer the soup for another 15 minutes, until all the flavors are well combined.
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Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Remove from heat and serve the Mexican chicken and rice soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Serve with avocado slices and lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 66mg
- Sodium : 1087mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 57g
- Dietary Fiber : 7g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 35g
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