Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Mexican Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. chili powder; 2 tsp. cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 2 tsp. vegetable oil; 2 1/4 lb. chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut into bite size pieces; 2 1/2 c. slivered onion (about 1 large); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 6 1/2 c. no-salt, low-fat chicken broth; 4 c. chopped zucchini; 1 1/2 c. frozen whole kernel corn, thawed; 1 Tbsp. minced pickled jalapeno peppers; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. dried whole oregano; 1 (14 oz.) can no salt added whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped; 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. (2 1/2 oz.) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. vegetable oil
2 1/4 lb. chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut into bite size pieces
2 1/2 c. slivered onion (about 1 large)
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 1/2 c. no-salt, low-fat chicken broth
4 c. chopped zucchini
1 1/2 c. frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 Tbsp. minced pickled jalapeno peppers
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried whole oregano
1 (14 oz.) can no salt added whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. (2 1/2 oz.) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well.
2
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
3
Add cumin mixture, chicken, onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes.
4
Add broth and next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Ladle into soup bowls; top with cheese.
7
Yields 15 cups.

1403

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

215

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tsp. ground cumin, 1 tsp. chili powder, 2 tsp. cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 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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