Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Mexican Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lb. chicken (breasts); 6 c. water; 1/2 onion, sliced; 3 stalks celery, cut up; 1 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up; 3 carrots, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 4 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 small zucchini, sliced; 1 c. frozen peas; 1 small avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced

Servings: persons

4 lb. chicken (breasts)
6 c. water
1/2 onion, sliced
3 stalks celery, cut up
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
3 carrots, sliced
1 onion, sliced
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 c. frozen peas
1 small avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced

1
In a large pan, combine chicken, water, onion slices, celery, salt and pepper.
2
Simmer, covered, 2 hours or until chicken is tender.
3
Remove chicken from broth.
4
Strain broth, discarding vegetables; return broth to pan.
5
Add tomatoes, carrots, onion and bouillon cubes.
6
Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
7
When chicken is cool enough to handle, remove bones and skin.
8
Cube chicken and add to broth along with zucchini.
9
Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer.
10
Just before serving, garnish with avocado slices.
11
This is a wonderfully fresh soup and very hearty, too!

1027

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

177

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lb. chicken (breasts), 6 c. water, 1/2 onion, sliced, 3 stalks celery, cut up, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chicken Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Chicken Soup

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