Mexican Chicken Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 258.4
  • Total Fat: 3.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 98.6 mg
  • Sodium: 2,527.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
  • Protein: 42.8 g

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Introduction

Try this with shrimp or a sprinkle of cilantro. Makes 4 (2 1/4 cup) servings. 320 calories, 8g fat, 1.5g sat fat, 46g protein, 14g carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 680mg sodium Try this with shrimp or a sprinkle of cilantro. Makes 4 (2 1/4 cup) servings. 320 calories, 8g fat, 1.5g sat fat, 46g protein, 14g carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 680mg sodium
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 Tbsp canola oil
    1 small onion, chopped
    1 jalapeno, diced
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    2 tsp cumin
    5 cups low sodium chicken broth
    1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced or sliced into 2 inch strips
    2 cups mild refrigerated fresh salsa
    Salt and pepper

Directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno; 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 in salsa, bring back to a simmer, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MATAMCO.