Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Mexican Chicken Soup, a delightful symphony of fresh ingredients and traditional Mexican spices. This delectable soup features tender chicken simmered in a rich broth infused with the smokiness of chipotle peppers, the earthiness of cumin and oregano, and the brightness of fresh cilantro. Chickpeas add a hearty texture and boost of protein, while creamy avocado and crispy tortilla strips provide contrasting textures and flavors. Served with a dollop of tangy sour cream and a squeeze of lime, this soup is a fiesta of flavors that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. Accompanying this main recipe are additional variations to cater to different preferences and dietary needs. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, the 'Vegetarian Mexican Chicken Soup' replaces chicken with an array of vegetables, creating a vibrant and nutritious broth. For those who want to elevate the spice level, the 'Spicy Mexican Chicken Soup' incorporates additional chipotle peppers and a touch of cayenne pepper, resulting in a fiery and flavorful soup. Additionally, the 'Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Soup' offers a convenient and time-saving option, utilizing an Instant Pot to cook the soup in a fraction of the time. With its versatility and delicious taste, this Mexican Chicken Soup is sure to become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.
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MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP WITH GARBANZO BEANS (CALDO TLALPENO)
An authentic Mexican recipe for shredded chicken soup with chickpeas, carrots, and chipotle chiles. It is served traditionally with cheese, avocado, and lemon juice.
Provided by Guillermo
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine chicken breasts, 1/2 an onion, celery, and parsley with cold water and chicken bouillon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer the stock until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the stock and shred with a fork. Strain stock and discard onion, celery, and parsley. Return stock to the saucepan.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; cook and stir until transparent, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture into a blender; add 1 cup stock. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend.
- Pour tomato mixture into the saucepan of stock; add chickpeas and carrots. Let simmer until carrots are nearly softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the shredded chicken and chipotle peppers. Let simmer until flavors blend and carrots are tender, about 10 minutes more. Season with salt and serve with avocados, lime quarters, and Oaxaca cheese on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 64.4 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 585.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories appetizer
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the chicken breasts skin side up on a sheet pan. Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until done. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, discard the skin and bones, and shred the meat. Cover and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the onions, celery, and carrots and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until the onions start to brown. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock, tomatoes with their puree, jalapenos, cumin, coriander, 1 tablespoon salt (depending on the saltiness of the chicken stock), 1 teaspoon pepper, and the cilantro, if using. Cut the tortillas in 1/2, then cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch strips and add to the soup. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes. Add the shredded chicken and season to taste. Serve the soup hot topped with sliced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese, and broken tortilla chips.
MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP
Tired of plain old Chicken Soup? Try this one. Adding the avocado is a must! We also add a little grated cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
Provided by Rillene
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Tortilla Soup Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lay chicken breasts onto a baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, cool and shred or cut into strips.
- While the chicken is cooking, heat oil in a stockpot and cook the onions and celery until soft. Stir in the water and chicken broth. Season with cumin, black pepper and remaining taco seasoning mix. Simmer for 30 minutes for the flavors to mingle. Add the tomatoes, cilantro and chicken, simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve hot topped with avocado, shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1367.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP WITH CHICK PEAS, AVOCADO AND CHIPOTLES
This is inspired by a traditional Mexican soup called sopa tlalpeño. The chipotles, added shortly before serving, infuse the soup with a smoky, picante flavor. Cook the chicken breasts a day ahead, and use the broth for the soup. Once the chicken is cooked, the soup is quickly thrown together.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 40m
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the chicken stock, onion, garlic, carrot, chick peas and salt to taste in a large soup pot, and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Add the zucchini, and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the broth fragrant but the zucchini has not lost all of its brightness. Taste and adjust salt.
- Just before serving, stir in the chicken, chipotles and cilantro, and heat through. Ladle the soup into bowls. Place a few avocado slices in each bowl, squeeze in a little lime juice and serve, passing additional lime wedges at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1266 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 5h15m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Put the chicken in a slow cooker. Sprinkle on the chili powder, cumin and some salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, black beans, tomatoes with chiles, tomato paste, onion, chipotle pepper and red and yellow peppers. Stir, place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 5 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
- Stir in the lime juice. Remove the chicken to a plate and use 2 forks to break it into chunks (or shred it finely). Return the chicken to the pot, taste and add more seasoning if necessary.
- Serve piping hot in a bowl with avocado, sour cream, grated cheese, crushed tortilla chips and cilantro leaves on top!
CHICKEN SOUP WITH LIME AND AVOCADO
When I lived in France, in the '80s and early '90s, I hardly ever ate avocados. Those sold in the markets were smooth, thin-skinned varieties grown mostly in Israel. They were watery, not as creamy or nutty-tasting as Haas avocados, the dark, pebbly-skinned variety that we get in California. "Poor man's butter," they used to call avocados when my father was a child. (Now they would more aptly be described as "rich man's butter.") Simple Mexican soups like this one often include avocado, which is diced or sliced and added to the soup when it's ladled into bowls.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, soups and stews, main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring the chicken stock to a simmer, add the onion, garlic and chile, and simmer 15 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, and simmer for another five minutes. Taste and adjust salt, then stir in the chicken breast and chopped cilantro. Cover and let sit for five minutes. Add the lime juice.
- Divide the avocado between four soup bowls. Ladle in the soup, place a slice of lime on each bowl, and serve with crisp corn tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 342, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 732 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams
MEXICAN CHICKPEA SOUP
Make and share this Mexican Chickpea Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by pines506
Categories Mexican
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425. Put fresh vegetables, garlic, 1 tbsp oil, the salt and pepper in a roasting pan or on 2 rimmed baking sheets; toss to mix and coat.
- Spread in a single layer and roast stirring once for 25 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned and tender.
- Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in oregano, cumin and cinnamon; cook about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in 5 cups water, the chickpeas, tomatoes, corn and chipotle peppers.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.
- Stir in roasted vegetables and cilantro; reheat if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.4, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 848.9, Carbohydrate 76, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 12.9, Protein 10.9
Tips:
- Chipotle peppers are spicy, so use them sparingly or adjust the amount to your taste. You can also use canned chipotles in adobo sauce, just be sure to rinse and seed them first.
- To make the soup more flavorful, use a combination of chicken broth and water. You can also add a bay leaf, some cumin, or chili powder to the pot while it's simmering.
- If you don't have any corn on the cob, you can use frozen or canned corn instead. Just be sure to drain it well before adding it to the soup.
- Serve the soup with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, or tortilla chips. You can also add a dollop of guacamole or salsa for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
This Mexican chicken soup is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a cold day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of chicken, vegetables, and spices, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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