Description

Delicious Southwest Chicken Soup is a vibrant, hearty dish that brings the warm flavors of the Southwest to your table. Each bowl is filled with tender chicken, black beans, sweet corn, and colorful vegetables, all simmered in a richly spiced broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a crowd-pleaser at gatherings, this soup is satisfying and nutritious. The medley of spices like cumin and chili powder creates an explosion of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds with every spoonful. Serve it alongside crusty bread or tortilla chips for an irresistible meal that warms both body and soul.

Ingredients

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3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt & pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lime

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Instructions

Prep your ingredients by chopping vegetables and rinsing the black beans.
In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook for another minute.
Add chicken breasts to the pot and sear both sides until lightly browned (about 3 minutes per side).
Stir in diced tomatoes (with juices), black beans, corn, spices, and chicken broth; mix well.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken from the pot; shred it using two forks before returning it to the soup. Squeeze lime juice over the top before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Southwestern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 70mg