SAVORY SOUTHWESTERN SOUP-SOUTH BEACH FRIENDLY!
This recipe was inspired by Progresso's Southwest Chicken Soup which my husband loves. We wanted a version that was easy to make, economical and still heart healthy. You can easily adapt this recipe to your own tastes, if you're not on a low sodium, low fat diet (like we are) try it with chicken thighs for added flavor! The healthy version uses no salt beans, tomatoes, & chicken broth, chicken breasts and low sodium salt. You can also easily make this recipe in a crockpot. To make it "South Beach Diet" friendly just omit the corn and rice for phase 1. Manja guilt free!
Provided by Moogliwoogli
Categories Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Chop the chicken breasts into 1/2 in cubes and sprinkle with the dry spices and mix well to coat.
- In a large, heavy bottomed soup pot, brown the coated chicken in hot oil 3-5 minutes, stirring often. Add the onion and garlic and mix well. Cook an additional 3-5 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Add the can of tomatoes and stir. Then add the jar of salsa and stir again. When this mixture begins to boil add the containers of chicken broth. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Add the beans, frozen corn and green beans. Note: may need to break the beans so they are bite sized (about 1/2 inch each).
- Bring to a boil again and reduce heat to simmer. Cook an additional 10-15 minutes until the beans and corn are tender.
- If rice is desired, cook separately according to package directions and add 1/4 cup to each bowl when serving.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Note: Omit corn and rice if you're on the South Beach Diet and increase beans to 2 cans. Also consider adding jicama for fiber and a lovely crunchy texture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.5, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 29.1, Sodium 1498.5, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 3.3, Protein 16.5
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Mahasin Dimassi
mahasin1@gmail.comI love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Candace Reddick
reddick-candace84@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Sparshatz Kamau
s-kamau7@aol.comI've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup for a party or a potluck.
Na Sser
sn@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Skye 1415
141558@aol.comI love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Alison Leblanc
la58@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Zeeshan Ajmal
z@aol.comI've made this soup several times and I always get rave reviews. It's the perfect soup for a party or a potluck.
imuetinyan efe
imuetinyanefe@gmail.comThis soup is the perfect soup for a busy weeknight. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
gorakh sunar
gorakh-sunar@aol.comI love that this soup is made with all fresh ingredients. It tastes so much better than soups made with canned ingredients.
alice rr
r.alice@hotmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Lee Khoza
l_k3@yahoo.comI've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Oheneba Dee
o@gmail.comThis soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. I love that it's also healthy.
khadija Bibi
k-b@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of soup, but this one is an exception. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I could eat it every day.
Verity Engel
verity_e12@yahoo.comThis soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a restaurant. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Hafiz Afzal
a-hafiz@hotmail.co.ukI was pleasantly surprised by how good this soup was. It's very flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making it again.
md opu rana
r-m@aol.comThis soup is delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
flash star
flash_star@aol.comI love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
nkosiyazi nzimande
nzimande-n74@yahoo.comThis soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.