Description
A flavorful and nourishing recipe for Detox Southwest Chicken Soup, featuring lean chicken, black beans, corn, and vibrant Southwest spices. Perfect for a healthy and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ lime
- Optional garnishes: fresh cilantro, avocado slices, plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and bell peppers, cook for 5-7 minutes more. Stir in cumin, chili powder, oregano, and cayenne; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3. Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen browned bits. Add rinsed black beans.
- 4. Return browned chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for at least 20 minutes, or up to 30-40 minutes.
- 5. Stir in corn and cook for 5 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 6. Stir in fresh lime juice just before serving. Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired.
Notes
Store cooled soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: Approx. 250-300 (varies with garnishes)
- Sugar: Approx. 5-7g
- Sodium: Approx. 500-800mg (using low-sodium broth and moderating salt)
- Fat: Approx. 8-12g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20-25g
- Fiber: Approx. 6-8g
- Protein: Approx. 25-30g