SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP (SOUTH BEACH STYLE!)
A spicy dish that you'd never know was a "diet" dish unless something was said! Found in the South Beach Diet Cookbook it is a simple one-dish meal that 's very easy to prepare. Whether on the Beach diet or not you can make any modifications you want and it will still turn out great. It's spicy on it's own with just cumin so the jalapeño is optional. And make sure you only use fresh good quality salsa because that will have a major impact on the flavor and texture of your dish. If you're eating carbs I suggest a crusty baguette to soak up some of the soup to make it even more filling than it already is. This is also great for people who need recipes for small families or couples. You're guaranteed leftovers no matter how big of an eater you have on your hands.
Provided by Cooky Doe
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut your chicken breasts into small strips about 2 inches long.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeño; cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cumin; cook 30 seconds more.
- Add broth, increase heat to high, and bring to a rapid simmer. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Stir the pan making sure to get all the bits of onion, jalapeño and cumin are well mixed into the soup and not stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in salsa (don't drain), bring back to simmer, season with salt and pepper to taste and top with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.6, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 98.8, Sodium 980.3, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 47.8
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Mehdi Heidarzadeh
[email protected]This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Zalaya Davis
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great meal for a busy weeknight.
Safal Shrestha
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I always get compliments on it when I serve it to guests.
ajaz Ajaz
[email protected]This soup is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. I probably won't make it again.
Shahbu Ghori
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and so delicious. I highly recommend it.
Fawzi Khalaf
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
ARUP MOHALDAR
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The broth was bland and the chicken was dry. I would not recommend this recipe.
Javaid iqbal
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The broth is flavorful and the chicken is tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Rehman Jutt
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I like to add a little extra spice to mine, but it's perfect for everyone.
Rosario Mendoza
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the broth was rich and flavorful. We will definitely be making this again.