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Southwestern Chicken Soup
Southwestern Chicken Soup
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbls. olive oil

  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced thin

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 32 oz. chicken broth (set aside 3 Tbls.)

  • 2 c. frozen corn

  • 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 10 oz. can Rotel diced tomatoes & green chilies, drained

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, minced

  • juice of 1 lime (approximately 2 Tbls.)

  • 3 t. chili powder

  • 1/2 t. ground cumin

  • 2 large chicken breasts (pre-cooked)

  • 1-1/2 Tbls. cornstarch

Garnish
  • baked tortilla chips (multi-grain)

  • reduced fat Mexican cheese blend, shredded

Instructions

In a large soup kettle, cook green onions and garlic in olive oil for about 3-4 minutes.

Add chicken broth, corn, black beans, tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder and cumin.

Shred chicken breasts and add to soup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.

Combine cornstarch and reserved 3 Tbls. of chicken broth until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened.

Top each serving with tortilla chips. Garnish with cheese.

NOTE: Serves 6

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