Spicy Mexican Chicken Soup (South Beach Style!) Recipe

Name: Spicy Mexican Chicken Soup (South Beach Style!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (optional); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 cups mild refrigerated fresh salsa; salt & freshly ground black pepper; cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, diced (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups mild refrigerated fresh salsa
salt & freshly ground black pepper
cilantro (optional)

1
Cut your chicken breasts into small strips about 2 inches long.
2
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno; cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, 5 minutes.
3
Stir in garlic and cumin; cook 30 seconds more.
4
Add broth, increase heat to high, and bring to a rapid simmer. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Stir the pan making sure to get all the bits of onion, jalapeno and cumin are well mixed into the soup and not stuck to the bottom of the pan.
5
Stir in salsa (don't drain), bring back to simmer, season with salt and pepper to taste and top with cilantro if desired.

906

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

150

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, diced (optional), 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Mexican Chicken Soup (South Beach Style!) 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.

Spicy Mexican Chicken Soup (South Beach Style!)

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