Are you looking for a delightful and nutritious soup that captures the flavors of the Southwest? "WW Southwestern Chicken Soup" is the perfect choice for you! This flavorful soup is a breeze to make and combines the vibrant flavors of the Southwest, with a blend of spices and fresh ingredients. So, put on your apron and get ready to savor a delicious and wholesome Southwestern Chicken Soup that's not only tasty but also perfect for your Weight Watchers journey.
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SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP
Classic Tex‐Mex ingredients-including jalapeño, lime, corn, and avocado-give this soup bold flavour without a lot of fuss. Cutting the chicken breast into small bite‐size pieces cuts down on cooking time.
Categories Dinner,Lunch
Time 37m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat 1 tsp oil in Dutch oven over medium‐high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper. Add chicken to pot and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate.
- Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pot. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in broth, tomatoes, and corn. Cover and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
- Ladle soup evenly into 4 bowls. Top each with 2 slices avocado and sprinkle evenly with cilantro.
- Serving size: 1¾ cups soup with 2 slices avocado
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 kcal
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP
Classic Tex-Mex ingredients-including jalapeño, lime, corn, and avocado-give this soup bold flavor without a lot of fuss. Cutting the chicken breast into small bite-size pieces cuts down on cooking time. Ready in just under 40 minutes, preparation is easy and uses only one pot. Full of delicious vegetables, this warming soup makes a wonderful weeknight meal when a chill sets in. Serve with crunchy tortillas to keep with the Tex-Mex theme. Leftovers make a wonderful lunch so prepare a double batch.
Categories Dinner
Time 34m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper. Add chicken to pot and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate.
- Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pot. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in broth, tomatoes, and corn. Cover and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
- Ladle soup evenly into 4 bowls. Top each with 2 slices avocado and sprinkle evenly with cilantro.
- Serving size: 1¾ cups soup with 2 slices avocado
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 kcal
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SOUP
Fill your bowls with the best of the Southwest when you serve this rich and hearty soup. Ready in just under 40 minutes, preparation is easy and uses only one pot. Jalapeño brings the heat while lime juice adds a bright zingy finish. Cooling slices of avocado top each bowl beautifully and add a tender richness to each bite. Full of delicious vegetables, this warming soup makes a wonderful weeknight meal when a chill sets in. Take leftovers in a thermos for a hearty lunch. Serve with crunchy tortillas to keep with the Tex-Mex theme.
Time 37m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper. Add chicken to pot and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate.
- Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pot. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in broth, tomatoes, and corn. Cover and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
- Ladle soup evenly into 2 bowls. Top each with 2 slices avocado and sprinkle evenly with cilantro.
- Serving size: 1 3/4 cups soup with 2 slices avocado
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 kcal
WW SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP
Warm, and filling chicken soup with all the flavors we love, I've written the recipe as posted, but made it simpler by just browning the chicken breast whole, putting everything in the crockpot, and cooking on low for about 6 hours, then shredding the chicken just before serving - EASY peasy and delicious, from the Weight Watchers site and only 3 Smart Points perserving
Provided by Bonnie G 2
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 6h10m
Yield 1 pot, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and black pepper. Add chicken to pot and cook, stirring often, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate.
- 2. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pot. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in broth, tomatoes, and corn. Cover and bring to boil.
- 3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
- 4. Ladle soup evenly into 4 bowls. Top each with 2 slices avocado and sprinkle evenly with cilantro.
- 5. Serving size: 1¾ cups soup with 2 slices avocado.
- Notes.
- Make a double batch of the soup and cover and refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.3, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 315.3, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 22.2
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN AND CORN SOUP
A chicken and corn soup with a hint of cumin, chili powder, and jalapeno giving it a Southwestern flair. Add some half & half and you have a rich and satisfying meal!
Provided by Campbell's Kitchen
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Swanson®
Time 1h10m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Place bacon in a Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and slightly crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon pieces on paper towels. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons bacon grease from pot.
- Melt butter in the pot with the remaining bacon grease over medium heat. Add onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeno. Sautee until just softened, 5 or 6 minutes. Add minced garlic and saute for 1 minute. Whisk in flour and stir until completely incorporated, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Gradually whisk in Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Broth, stirring to prevent flour from clumping. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and green chilies; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until vegetables begin to soften, about 12 minutes
- Stir in frozen corn and chopped chicken. Add 1/2 cup of cooked bacon pieces. Add half and half; stir. Reduce heat to low; simmer very slowly until chicken and corn are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat. Stir in 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese until cheese melts.
- Pour soup into bowls and garnish with reserved bacon, grated Cheddar cheese, cilantro, and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 119.2 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 35.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 1186.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP
Cook up a big pot of this hearty soup on Sunday. Then, reheat and ladle up for lunches during the week! -Will Smith, Beebe, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large nonstick saucepan, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, saute red pepper and onion until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, beans, corn, lime, jalapeno, black pepper and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Stir in the tomato, green onions and chicken; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP
Make and share this Southwest Chicken Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chef 1026044
Categories Poultry
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil to medium in large soup pot.
- Brown meat, onion, garlic and spices.
- Add all canned ingredients and bring to low boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
- Bake Tortillas at 450 degrees on baking sheet for 5 minutes - watch carefully so as not to burn.
- Place a pile of chips in soup bowl. Ladle in soup, top with sour cream and cheese.
EASY SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP
A great tasting soup I threw together when I was doing Phase 1 on the South Beach® diet. Very filling and satisfying, and even better the next day!
Provided by VickiS
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir chicken broth, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, petite diced tomatoes, chicken, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large pot; bring to a simmer and cook until hot and flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 955.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN & RICE SOUP LOW-FAT AND MY WAY
Recipe by WW quick, Light snd Healthy Cookbook made even lower fat. Substitute cooked brown rice for the white to make it have even more fiber. I like it with or without the lime juice.
Provided by Sassy Cat
Categories Stocks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in rice, and cumin.
- Return to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes until rice is tender.
- Skip these steps if you are using cooked brown rice.
- Stir chicken, and next 3 ingreds. into rice mixture.
- Bring to a boil.
- Remove mixture from heat.
- Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.8, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 49.3, Sodium 1672.3, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.1, Protein 25.1
SLOW COOKER SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP
Here's the perfect recipe for a busy week, because the slow cooker does most of the work for you! -Harold Tartar, West Palm Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 7h10m
Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute chicken in oil until lightly browned. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP
This slow cooker recipe brings people back for seconds. Chock-full of chicken, corn, tomatoes, peppers and chilies, the savory soup is sure to put a little zip in mealtime. -Harold Tartar, West Palm Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 7h10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the chicken in oil until lightly browned. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker with a slotted spoon. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP
This is a recipe I adapted from a Betty Crocker recipe. You can cut back on the Cajun seasoning if desired or for the more adventuresome add some fresh chiles to taste near the end of cooking time.
Provided by Kate in Ontario
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 7h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Place in crock pot and cook covered on low for 7-8 hours.
- Ladle in bowls and add garnish if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.1, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 43.9, Sodium 360.9, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 8.6, Protein 27.1
SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP
Make and share this Southwestern Chicken Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by karenatlincoln
Categories Southwestern U.S.
Time 5h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- combine all ingredients in crock pot except corn and sour cream.
- add corn after 4 hours if cooking on high or after 7 hours if cooking on low.
- cook total 5 hours high or 8 hours low.
- remove chicken, shred and return to crock pot.
- serve and add tablespoon of sour cream to serving (optional).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.4, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 889.5, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 20.1
SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SOUP
The mix of flavors and textures in this soup are a treat. Its great for the slow cooker on busy days. I serve it with corn muffins and a dollop of sour cream.
Provided by Beth
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 8h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place chicken, black beans, chicken broth, tomatoes with green chile peppers, corn, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, chili powder, red pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker; cook on Low for 8 hours. Serve with about 1 tablespoon sour cream on each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 55.3 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 14.1 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1740.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to your soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, bell peppers, corn, and tomatoes.
- Add some lean protein to your soup, such as chicken or turkey. This will help to make the soup more filling and satisfying.
- Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor your soup. Some good options include chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, and garlic.
- Add some beans or lentils to your soup to make it more hearty and filling. This is also a good way to add some extra protein and fiber to your soup.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. Southwestern chicken soup is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking.
Conclusion:
Southwestern chicken soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, this soup is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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