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Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe

A hearty and flavorful Mexican chicken soup that's perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Carrots sliced
  • 1 cup Celery sliced
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz can
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Corn frozen or canned
  • 1 cup Black Beans cooked or canned
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 cup Cilantro chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened.
  2. 2. Add the chicken breast to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
  3. 3. Add the carrots, celery, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. 5. Remove the chicken breast from the pot, shred it, and return it to the soup.
  6. 6. Add the cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, corn, and black beans. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  7. 7. Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro just before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken Soup
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