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30-Minute Nacho Chicken Soup
This 30-Minute Nacho Chicken Soup is overflowing with bold flavors. It's a crowd pleasing hit and a fabulous weeknight meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 485 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex , Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken shredded with its juices (about 2-3 cups shredded chicken)
- 2 TB olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 6 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 TB ground cumin
- 1 TB dried oregano
- 1 TB chili powder
- 2 15 oz each cans fire-roasted tomatoes, with all its juices
- 12 oz frozen sweet corn kernels
- 15 oz can black beans rinsed well and drained
- 4 cups regular chicken broth
- 1 cup cheddar or pepper jack cheese shredded
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Garnishes: avocado cilantro, and nacho chips
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large heavy stockpot, heat olive oil over medium high heat until shimmering. Add onion, cooking 2 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic and stir 1 minute more. Add cumin, oregano, and chili powder, stirring 1 minute until mixture is well combined and fragrant.
- Add cans of fire-roasted tomatoes with all its juices, frozen corn, black beans, and the shredded chicken with all its juices. Stir to combine well. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, if needed.
- Divide soup into individual serving bowls. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and garnish as desired (nacho chips are a favorite.)
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Notes
- Leftovers keep really well in fridge; don't add garnishes until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
485kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
1654mg
(69%)
Potassium
862mg
(25%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
960IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
260mg
(26%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1654mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 862mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 960IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 26% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.