ZESTY CHICKEN SOUP

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This spicy chicken soup is chock full of chicken and vegetables. Best of all, it freezes nicely, making a second meal with little effort! -Gwen Nelson, Castro Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 cups water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup medium salsa
3 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 cup frozen white corn
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
Shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a Dutch oven; add water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken; cut into 1/2-in. cubes and set aside., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and garlic; cook and stir until tender., Add to cooking juices in Dutch oven. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa, zucchini, carrots, corn, chilies, cumin, chili powder and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chicken; heat through., If desired, serve with cheese and tortilla chips. Soup may be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Mr Fact
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Nuurdiin cali ciise
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This soup is amazing! I love the way the spices and herbs blend together. It's the perfect soup for a special occasion.


Steven Buckey
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I'm not a big fan of chicken soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this soup again.


IVANOVICH SMITH
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This soup is a lifesaver! I always make a big batch when I'm feeling under the weather. It's so comforting and it always makes me feel better.


olaitan abolaji
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warming and comforting. I love the way the spices and herbs blend together.


Nawab Ayash
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I'm not a fan of chicken soup, but this recipe is amazing. It's so flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Starla Stanford littrell
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make it. It's a great way to use up leftovers.


Muhammad Maaz Rajput
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Gift Mubanga
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This soup is amazing! I love the way the spices and herbs blend together. It's the perfect soup for a special occasion.


rabia ali
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I'm not a big fan of chicken soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Skyy West
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This soup is a lifesaver! I always make a big batch when I'm feeling under the weather. It's so comforting and it always makes me feel better.


Aqeel Ibrahim
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I made this soup for my sick friend and she loved it. She said it was the best chicken soup she'd ever had.


Zodwa Pebetsi
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This soup is delicious! I love the zesty flavor. It's the perfect soup to warm you up on a cold day.


Bella Mahmoud
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfect. It's the best chicken soup I've ever had.


jan afridi
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This soup is easy to make and it tastes great. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make it. It's a great way to use up leftovers.


Og Phantom
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broth was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mohamed Fathi
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This chicken soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of spices and herbs. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


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