Description
A zesty tomato-based soup with tender chicken, smoky spices, and fresh vegetables. Bold flavor meets simple preparation in this hearty Mexican-American favorite.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper diced
1 medium yellow onion diced
1 medium jalapeño diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
400 ml (14 oz) low sodium diced tomatoes
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat
Add peppers, onion, and jalapeño; sauté 5 minutes
Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt
Add tomato paste and cook 1-2 minutes
Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth
Increase heat to boil, add chicken breasts
Simmer 10-12 minutes until chicken is fully cooked
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed
Notes
Use olive oil for best flavor
Adjust jalapeño amount for heat level
Add cooked black beans/corn for extra heartiness
Finish with lime juice and tortilla strips before serving
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250ml)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg