Hearty Mexican Soup
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
Ingredients:4 ears of corn, cut in half (can use frozen niblets)4 small white potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces½ head green cabbage, roughly chopped4 stalks of celery, chopped4 large carrots, peeled and chopped2 Roma tomatoes, diced1 medium white onion, diced3 cloves garlic, minced1 serrano pepper, minced (optional)Handful of chopped cilantroJuice of 1 large lime8 cups of chicken or veggie broth2 bay leaves10 to 12 chicken thigh pieces (if adding chicken)Salt and fresh cracked pepperOlive oilFor Garnishes:1 cup sliced radishesLime wedgesCilantroAvocadoChile serrano, minced
Directions:
1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil to medium heat, add the onions, serrano peppers and garlic, and cook for 3 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, season with a little salt and pepper, and cook for another 3 minutes.
2. Add the remaining ingredients, cilantro, cabbage, tomatoes, lime juice, chicken or veggie broth (if using), stir well to combine. When it comes to a boil, taste for salt and pepper, add as needed. Carefully drop in the corn and bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 30 to 35 minutes.
3. Serve soup and garnish with your favorite toppings. Serve with warm corn tortillas.
Serving Size: 8
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RARESONG.
1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil to medium heat, add the onions, serrano peppers and garlic, and cook for 3 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, season with a little salt and pepper, and cook for another 3 minutes.
2. Add the remaining ingredients, cilantro, cabbage, tomatoes, lime juice, chicken or veggie broth (if using), stir well to combine. When it comes to a boil, taste for salt and pepper, add as needed. Carefully drop in the corn and bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook for 30 to 35 minutes.
3. Serve soup and garnish with your favorite toppings. Serve with warm corn tortillas.
Serving Size: 8
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RARESONG.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 363.8
- Total Fat: 5.1 g
- Cholesterol: 36.6 mg
- Sodium: 481.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 59.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 14.5 g
- Protein: 22.9 g
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