FIESTA CHORIZO-CHICKEN SOUP

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Just place some crusty rolls on the table when you serve this soup and you'll have a hearty, comforting meal that will chase away winter's chill. The slightly spicy soup is chock-full of veggies.-Kathy Rodenbeck, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound uncooked chorizo, casings removed, or bulk spicy pork sausage
2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (5-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium V8 juice
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

Steps:

  • Crumble chorizo into a Dutch oven. Add the carrots, onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat until chorizo is fully cooked. Drain; remove and set aside., In the same pan, saute the chicken, salt and pepper in oil until no longer pink. Add sweet potatoes, corn and red pepper; cook 5 minutes longer., Stir in the chorizo mixture, broth, beans, tomatoes, V8 juice and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Gaylen Miller
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit.


Adam Spence
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This soup is so flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend it.


Elbasan Osmani
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I made this soup for my picky kids and they loved it! It's a miracle.


Santu Rana
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper.


Cambrian
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Naira Yasir
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Sunny Writes (Sunnywrites4)
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the spices help to clear my sinuses.


Hajirashid
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and I was able to make a delicious soup.


Nabin Katuwal
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Joseph Glasser
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and the spices give it a nice kick.


Sudeep Bishwokarma
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I was skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a big fan of chorizo, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chorizo added a really nice flavor to the soup.


Bulawan Sultan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Favour Godwin Ebikeme
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.