Mexican-Style Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Mexican-Style Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 green peppers, chopped; 3 tomatoes, chopped; 3 celery ribs, sliced; 2 onions; 2 jalapenos, chopped (seeded if you don't want it too spicy); 14 -16 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons oregano; 2 liters chicken broth; 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen or canned); 2 limes, juiced; 1 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

3 green peppers, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
3 celery ribs, sliced
2 onions
2 jalapenos, chopped (seeded if you don't want it too spicy)
14 -16 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons oregano
2 liters chicken broth
2 cups corn (fresh, frozen or canned)
2 limes, juiced
1 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped

1
Cut chicken into bite sized pieces.
2
Lightly coat a large saucepan with oil and set over med-high heat.
3
Add about 1/2 the chicken without crowding.
4
Saute the chicken until no longer pink, about 3 minutes, remove to a very large stock/soup pot.
5
Repeat with remaining chicken.
6
Once all chicken has been removed, add onions, add more oil if needed.
7
Stir until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
8
Stir in peppers, tomatoes, celery, jalapenos and seasoning, cook 3 more minutes.
9
Add to stock pot, add broth.
10
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to med-low.
11
Simmer, covered and stirring occasionally until all vegetables are tender, from 10-15 minutes.
12
Add corn during last 2 minutes of simmering.
13
Stir in lime juice.
14
Just before serving, top with cilantro.
15
Soup will keep well in the fridge for 3 days or in the freezer for 3 mths.

1693

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

249

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 green peppers, chopped, 3 tomatoes, chopped, 3 celery ribs, sliced, 2 onions, and more.

Yes, Mexican-Style 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-Style Chicken Soup

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