Spicy Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole chicken breasts, bone in and skin on; 1 onion, quartered; 1 cup chopped celery leaves and ribs; 4 cups chicken stock; 1/2 head cabbage, thinly shredded; 1 large jar salsa; 1 teaspoon salt; 4-5 cups frozen vegetables; 2 teaspoons cumin, or more to taste; 3 splashes Cholula, or more to taste; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

2 whole chicken breasts, bone in and skin on
1 onion, quartered
1 cup chopped celery leaves and ribs
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 head cabbage, thinly shredded
1 large jar salsa
1 teaspoon salt
4-5 cups frozen vegetables
2 teaspoons cumin, or more to taste
3 splashes Cholula, or more to taste
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1
Cover the chicken with water, add onion, celery and leaves, pinch of salt, peppercorns if desired, and a pat of butter (don't ask me why, my mom always did). Stew chicken until done.
2
Allow to cool and remove skin. Shred chicken.
3
Add chicken and stock to large pot. Add salsa and seasoning.
4
Add thawed vegetables. I usually use corn, green beans, and peas that I've frozen from the farmer's market, but you can use supermarket frozen or even canned vegetables. Use any combination of veggies you like. It's adaptable!
5
Add shredded cabbage and simmer soup for at least 30 min. Taste and add Cholula or other hot sauce as desired.
6
If I'm not dieting, it's good with tortilla strips on top. I also stir in some fresh cilantro before serving.

511

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole chicken breasts, bone in and skin on, 1 onion, quartered, 1 cup chopped celery leaves and ribs, 4 cups chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chicken Vegetable 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Chicken Vegetable Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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