Mexican Soup Recipe
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Mexican Soup Recipe
Description
The Mexican Soup Recipe features cooked shredded chicken combined with kidney beans, whole kernel corn, stewed tomatoes, chopped green and red bell peppers, and green chili. These ingredients are simmered in chicken broth with cumin, onion powder, garlic salt, and black pepper, resulting in a comforting, well-seasoned soup.
The cooking process allows flavors from the vegetables, spices, and chicken to meld, creating a warm broth that complements the varied textures of beans, corn, and tender chicken. The moderate spice level from chiles is balanced by the sweetness of corn and the acidity of tomatoes.
Serving suggestions include garnishes like lime wedges, avocado, jalapeños, fresh cilantro, tortilla strips or chips, sour cream, and grated cheddar cheese, offering a range of fresh, creamy, and crunchy contrasts. This soup stores well refrigerated for a few days and freezes successfully for extended use, making it practical for meal planning.
Reheating gently on the stove preserves the flavors, and garnishes can be adjusted according to personal taste.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast cooked and shredded, boneless halves
- 1 (15-ounce) can Kidney Beans
- 1 cup corn whole kernel
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ green bell pepper chopped
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chili chopped
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cumin ground
- garlic salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, mix cooked chicken, kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, red and green bell peppers, green chiles, broth, onion powder, salt, cumin and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook over medium heat and let simmer 45 minutes.
Notes
- Storing leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator keeps the soup fresh for 3-4 days.
- Freeze soup in freezer-safe airtight containers for 4-6 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the stove.
- Garnishes such as lime wedges, sliced avocado, diced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, tortilla strips or chips, sour cream, and grated cheddar add flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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