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Easy Recipe for Mexican Chicken Soup
This Mexican chicken soup recipe is flavored with chili sauce, spices, and vegetables and it is easy to make. If you like chicken noodle soup and white chicken chili soup recipe ideas, you will probably love this flavorful recipe for Mexican chicken soup as well. It uses some of the same ingredients of each and combines them together.
The spicy, earthy cumin flavor goes well with the strong, slightly sweet flavor of the leek and onion and the chicken adds a hearty taste. Go easy on the chili sauce if you do not want this soup too hot and spicy or add plenty if you do. The garlic adds a nice background flavor and adds nutritional value as well. This chicken soup recipe comes together quickly, so you can make it even when you are in a rush. Make a big batch so you can take some with you for lunch the next day.
This Mexican chicken soup makes a nice appetizer, a wonderful lunch or a nice dinner. Serve it up with some tortillas or whole wheat bread and a green salad to fill out the evening meal. The soup brings out some great flavors that will quickly make this soup one of the family favorites. Traditional Mexican meals often include a soup like this one. Not only will you have a nice change of pace from tacos and burritos, but you will learn more about using the spices and seasonings of Mexican cuisine.
Mexican Chicken Soup with Leek
Ingredients -
3 ˝ oz skinless, boneless chicken, shredded
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 pint chicken broth
˝ leek, sliced
˝ onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoons white flour
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
Dash of chili sauce
Salt and white pepper, to taste
Preparation:
Heat the butter in a skillet and fry the leek and onion until soft.
Keep them warm.
Cook the shredded chicken in the pan until tender.
Add it to the leek and onion and keep warm.
Heat the oil in the same pan and add the cumin seeds.
Sauté them until fragrant.
Add the chopped garlic and sauté for a minute, then add the flour and stir fry for a minute. Add the chicken pieces, chicken broth, chili sauce, salt, and pepper and cook on medium while stirring all the time, for about 5 minutes.
Serve with whole wheat bread.
(Serves 2)
Photo Description:
Serve this delicious Mexican chicken soup for lunch or dinner. It is full of flavor and has just a bit of spice to liven things up. The slices of leek and onion add a lot of flavor to this soup. The tender chunks of chicken are satisfying and delicious. Serve it with a few warmed tortillas, some whole grain bread, or even some cornbread. Garnish the bowl with a tiny bit of chili pepper and some leek slices. Let the flavors of old Mexico come over you as you sit down and enjoy this wholesome soup.
Mexican Chicken Soup with Leek
Nutritional Info:
Calories (kcal): 235
% Calories from Fat: 50.1%
% Calories from Carbohydrates: 19.3%
% Calories from Protein: 30.6%
Per Serving Nutritional Information:
Total Fat (g): 13g 20%
Saturated Fat (g): 3g 17%
Monounsaturated Fat (g): 7g 33%
Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 3g 12%
Cholesterol (mg): 39mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate (g): 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber (g): 1g 5%
Protein (g): 18g 36%
Sodium (mg): 842mg 35%
Potassium (mg): 456mg 13%
Calcium (mg): 52mg 5%
Iron (mg): 2mg 13%
Zinc (mg): 1mg 6%
Vitamin C (mg): 6mg 11%
Vitamin A (i.u.): 192IU 4%
Vitamin A (r.e.): 43RE 4%
Vitamin B6 (mg): .4mg 21%
Vitamin B12 (mcg): .4mcg 7%
Thiamin B1 (mg): .1mg 6%
Riboflavin B2 (mg): .1mg 8%
Folacin (mcg): 28mcg 7%
Niacin (mg): 9mg 46%
