Mexican Chicken Soup (Spicy)
This Mexican Chicken Soup is the perfect spicy and colorful comfort food that will definitely become one of your favorites! Spicy Chicken Soup is everything you want and more, from a delicious Mexican delight. Easy to make, hearty and healthy, this soup packs a flavor punch!
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 492kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken pieces bone-in legs, thighs, breasts
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground chilli powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 10 cups water
- 1 large carrot sliced
- 10 ounces red enchilada sauce
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp back ground pepper
- ⅓ cup brown rice
- 1 jalapeno sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- Juice of 3 limes
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- Sour cream optional
- Cheddar cheese optional
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion and crush the garlic
- Add olive oil in a large pot.
- Add onion, garlic, chilli powder, cumin, paprika and dried oregano.
- Saute for 7 minutes or until golden brown on medium heat
- Add 10 cups of water, chicken, sliced carrot, diced tomato, enchilada sauce, salt and pepper
- Bring to boil, then simmer on medium heat for 2 hours
- Remove chicken from soup and shred chicken. Throw chicken back in the soup
- Add brown rice and boil for 35-40 minutes
- Remove from heat, add sliced jalapenos, avocado, and lime juice
- Serve, garnish with sour cream, cilantro and cheddar cheese!
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Nutrition
Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1560mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3940IU | Vitamin C: 24.7mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3.2mg