ZESTY CHICKEN SOUP

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This spicy chicken soup is chock full of chicken and vegetables. Best of all, it freezes nicely, making a second meal with little effort! -Gwen Nelson, Castro Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 cups water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup medium salsa
3 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 cup frozen white corn
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
Shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a Dutch oven; add water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken; cut into 1/2-in. cubes and set aside., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and garlic; cook and stir until tender., Add to cooking juices in Dutch oven. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa, zucchini, carrots, corn, chilies, cumin, chili powder and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chicken; heat through., If desired, serve with cheese and tortilla chips. Soup may be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Sami. Chaudhary
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best chicken soup I've ever had.


Nirob Hosen
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker.


Abdiwali Warsame
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I'm always looking for new chicken soup recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Valencia Glover
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This soup was a lifesaver when I was sick. It was so easy to make and it really helped to soothe my sore throat.


B0ss Boss
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I'm not a big fan of chicken soup, but this one was actually pretty good. The flavor was well-balanced and the chicken was tender.


Dianna Guppy
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I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably wouldn't make it again.


Pujan Khatri
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if it had less cayenne pepper.


Bikram Bhandari
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I wasn't a huge fan of this soup. I found the flavor to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Dara_ Simi
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This soup is my new favorite comfort food. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer.


Akshaya Aksha
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend it.


Lucy Scarlett
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This soup was just what I needed on a cold winter day. It was warm and comforting, and the zesty flavor was perfect. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Rayaan Rayaan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again.


MUHINDO JIM
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This soup was delicious! I loved the zesty flavor and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this soup to others.


Kashif Nawaz
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was tender. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Monica C
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This chicken soup was a hit with my family! The zesty flavor was perfect for a cold winter day. I also loved how easy it was to make. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


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