SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP (SOUTH BEACH STYLE!)
A spicy dish that you'd never know was a "diet" dish unless something was said! Found in the South Beach Diet Cookbook it is a simple one-dish meal that 's very easy to prepare. Whether on the Beach diet or not you can make any modifications you want and it will still turn out great. It's spicy on it's own with just cumin so the jalapeño is optional. And make sure you only use fresh good quality salsa because that will have a major impact on the flavor and texture of your dish. If you're eating carbs I suggest a crusty baguette to soak up some of the soup to make it even more filling than it already is. This is also great for people who need recipes for small families or couples. You're guaranteed leftovers no matter how big of an eater you have on your hands.
Provided by Cooky Doe
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut your chicken breasts into small strips about 2 inches long.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeño; cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cumin; cook 30 seconds more.
- Add broth, increase heat to high, and bring to a rapid simmer. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Stir the pan making sure to get all the bits of onion, jalapeño and cumin are well mixed into the soup and not stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in salsa (don't drain), bring back to simmer, season with salt and pepper to taste and top with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.6, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 98.8, Sodium 980.3, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 47.8
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Sbusiso Sbu
[email protected]This soup is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
MD ROCKY
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day.
Emmanuella Aryee
[email protected]The soup was bland and lacked flavor.
T Dog
[email protected]I followed the recipe and the soup turned out too salty. I think I'll use less salt next time.
Rosaline Bruiners
[email protected]This soup is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. Next time, I'll use less chili powder.
Amber Sylanski
[email protected]I added a can of black beans to the soup for extra protein and fiber.
valentin reyna
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. The soup was still delicious.
Md Imran Ashrafi
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Boadi Anna
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
M Anwaar
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.
Lumko Hlanjwa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection.
Shelley Carrow
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Uchenna Ozoemena
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of spicy soups, but this one had just the right amount of heat. It was flavorful without being overwhelming.
Nott Badd
[email protected]This soup is a fiesta of flavors! The combination of spices, chicken, and vegetables creates a rich and satisfying broth that warms the soul. I especially love the slight kick from the chili powder and cumin.