Mexican Chicken Soup
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Mexican Chicken Soup
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Put leftover chicken to work in this easy Mexican Chicken Soup recipe. It comes together fast, and it’s good for whatever ails you, even if it’s just a case of the Monday blues.
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Ingredients
For the soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped (about 2 cups)
- 3 carrots peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
- 3 ribs celery chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes undrained
- 1 Jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded (see note 1)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped, optional (see note 2)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For serving:
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- avocado peeled, pitted, and diced
- tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the broth, tomatoes and juice, jalapeño, cumin, and coriander.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Stir in chicken and cilantro (if using). Season to taste (I like 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper). Serve, offering, cheese, sour cream, avocado, and tortilla chips or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Chicken: If you don't have any leftover chicken on hand, learn how to poach chicken breasts (it'll be ready by the time you need to add the chicken to the soup).
- Cilantro: If you're not a fan of cilantro, just leave this out entirely.
- Yield: This recipe makes 6 hearty servings of about 1 1/2 cups of soup per person.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
952mg
(40%)
Potassium
531mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
5248IU
(105%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings (about 1 1/2 cups each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 952mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 531mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5248IU | 105% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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