SAVORY SOUTHWESTERN SOUP-SOUTH BEACH FRIENDLY!
This recipe was inspired by Progresso's Southwest Chicken Soup which my husband loves. We wanted a version that was easy to make, economical and still heart healthy. You can easily adapt this recipe to your own tastes, if you're not on a low sodium, low fat diet (like we are) try it with chicken thighs for added flavor! The healthy version uses no salt beans, tomatoes, & chicken broth, chicken breasts and low sodium salt. You can also easily make this recipe in a crockpot. To make it "South Beach Diet" friendly just omit the corn and rice for phase 1. Manja guilt free!
Provided by Moogliwoogli
Categories Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Chop the chicken breasts into 1/2 in cubes and sprinkle with the dry spices and mix well to coat.
- In a large, heavy bottomed soup pot, brown the coated chicken in hot oil 3-5 minutes, stirring often. Add the onion and garlic and mix well. Cook an additional 3-5 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Add the can of tomatoes and stir. Then add the jar of salsa and stir again. When this mixture begins to boil add the containers of chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Add the beans, frozen corn and green beans. Note: may need to break the beans so they are bite sized (about 1/2 inch each).
- Bring to a boil again and reduce heat to simmer. Cook an additional 10-15 minutes until the beans and corn are tender.
- If rice is desired, cook separately according to package directions and add 1/4 cup to each bowl when serving.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Note: Omit corn and rice if you're on the South Beach Diet and increase beans to 2 cans. Also consider adding jicama for fiber and a lovely crunchy texture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.5, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 29.1, Sodium 1498.5, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 3.3, Protein 16.5
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Kirstie Duthie
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!
Monaleesa Rosslan
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I will definitely be making it again.
Chanoi Ahmad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this soup was just the right amount of spicy for me. It was also very flavorful and filling.
Hassan Dash
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it really fills you up.
Noor nabi Chand
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very healthy and filling.
Jane Homrich
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I always feel good after eating it.
sasha bianchini
[email protected]This soup is my new favorite! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Mario Evans
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was very flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making it again.
Lauren Smyth
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. It was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Patrik Kurti
[email protected]I thought this soup was really bland. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it taste good.
MD Sojib Rana
[email protected]This soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.
M.R Mithu
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the smoky flavor of the chipotle peppers. I also love that it's so healthy and filling. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Bertilla Afrikaner
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's also South Beach Friendly so I can enjoy it without guilt.
Bruh Bruh
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so flavorful. I especially loved the combination of the corn, black beans, and salsa. I will definitely be making this soup again.