Description
Warm up with a bowl of Southwest Chicken Soup, a delightful blend of tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and zesty spices. Perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make soup is packed with flavor and comfort. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice for the ultimate dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Prep ingredients by dicing chicken, onion, bell pepper, and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion and bell pepper in oil until softened (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced chicken to the pot; stir occasionally until cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in black beans, corn, diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, cumin powder, and chili powder. Mix well.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with cilantro or avocado slices and a drizzle of lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg