How To Make Mexican Chicken Soup
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Avocado slices, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeno, and red bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the cumin, chili powder, and paprika to the pot and stir well to coat the vegetables.
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Add the shredded chicken, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, corn, and black beans to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
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Stir in the lime juice and adjust the seasonings if needed.
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Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and avocado slices.
Nutrition
- Calories : 290kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 54mg
- Sodium : 804mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 32g
- Dietary Fiber : 7g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 25g
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