Mexican Chicken Soup: An Incredible Essential Recipe
Mexican Chicken Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices in a rich broth. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this soup is both nutritious and delicious, making it an essential recipe to have on hand. With just 15 minutes of prep time and bursting with flavors from spices like cumin and smoked paprika, this soup is sure to delight everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, bell pepper, carrots, and celery for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika; cook for another minute.
- Add diced tomatoes with juices and stir well.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer; add shredded chicken and corn; cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in black beans; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg