Savory Mexican Chicken Soup
Savor the rich flavors of Mexico with this hearty and comforting chicken soup. Filled with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and hominy, this soup is a perfect blend of warmth and zest, finished with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of seasoning.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 2 | tablespoons canola oil |
| 2 | medium onions, chopped |
| 2 | stalks celery, chopped |
| 3 | cloves garlic, minced |
| 1 | tablespoon chili powder |
| 1 | teaspoon ground cumin |
| 8 | canned low sodium chicken broth |
| 4 | canned green chilies |
| 2 | (15 ½ ounce) cans posole, drained (mix yellow and white) |
| 1 | (15 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, roughly chopped |
| 1 | teaspoon dried oregano |
| 1 | lb boneless skinless chicken thighs |
| ¼ | cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves |
| 1 | lime, juice of |
| kosher salt | |
| fresh ground black pepper | |
Instructions
Preparation Instructions | |
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| 1. | Heat the canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. |
| 2. | Brown the boneless, skinless chicken thighs and cut into small pieces. |
| 3. | Add the chicken to the crockpot. |
| 4. | Saute the chopped onions, celery, and minced garlic until soft. |
| 5. | Add the sauteed vegetables to the crockpot. |
| 6. | Pour in the canned low-sodium chicken broth and stir in the chili powder and ground cumin. |
| 7. | Add the canned green chilies, roughly chopped tomatoes, and dried oregano to the crockpot. |
| 8. | Cook on 'low' for 4 hours until the flavors meld together beautifully. |
| 9. | Add the drained posole 30 minutes before serving to bring a delightful corn flavor and texture. |
| 10. | Just before serving, stir in the chopped fresh cilantro leaves and squeeze in the juice of a lime for a burst of freshness. |
| 11. | Season the soup to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. |
| 12. | Serve hot and enjoy the authentic flavors of Mexico in every spoonful. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 229.5 kcal |
| Protein | 23.1 g |
| Fat | 10.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Sugar | 5.3 g |
Published on Aug 09, 2024 by Luminița