Zesty Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Zesty Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 4 cups water; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 cup medium salsa; 3 medium zucchini, halved and sliced; 2 medium carrots, sliced; 1 cup frozen white corn; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 3 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried basil; Shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips, optional

Servings: persons

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 cups water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup medium salsa
3 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 cup frozen white corn
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
Shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips, optional

1
Place chicken in a Dutch oven; add water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken; cut into 1/2-in. cubes and set aside.
2
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and garlic; cook and stir until tender.
3
Add to cooking juices in Dutch oven. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa, zucchini, carrots, corn, chilies, cumin, chili powder and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chicken; heat through.
4
If desired, serve with cheese and tortilla chips. Soup may be frozen for up to 3 months.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 cups water, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Zesty 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.

Zesty Chicken Soup

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