Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe
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Mexican Chicken Soup

By: Rillene 
"Tired of plain old Chicken Soup? Try this one. Adding the avocado is a must! We also add a little grated cheese and crushed tortilla chips."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (106)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Salty Dog
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 20 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lay chicken breasts onto a baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, cool and shred or cut into strips.
  2. While the chicken is cooking, heat oil in a stockpot and cook the onions and celery until soft. Stir in the water and chicken broth. Season with cumin, black pepper and remaining taco seasoning mix. Simmer for 30 minutes for the flavors to mingle. Add the tomatoes, cilantro and chicken, simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve hot topped with avocado, shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 315 | Total Fat: 16.4g | Cholesterol: 80mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2006 by melissa hong kong   view full review
I agree, this soup is fantastic and so quick and easy. I prefer not to use pre-packaged spice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by MUDDYMOM   view full review
I have made this soup several times. This is a great recipe, but I had to have a more hearty...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2004 by JOSIE   view full review
Wonderful soup. Instead of baking the chicken I boiled 3 large breasts and chopped them up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2003 by GMSDRUMMER   view full review
OH YA - this was the best dam soup i ever ate and i am a soup fan , never thought of cooking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2005 by CAROLYN.1   view full review
Excellent Flavor! I did make a few cooking changes, not to change flavor though. I poached the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2006 by SKNUTSEN   view full review
Instead of using the tomatoes, I add a jar of white corn and black bean salsa. I also add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2008 by N. Twedell   view full review
I had some left over Mexican chicken, so I decided to make this soup. At first I wasn't going...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2005 by HELYNNSPAFF   view full review
This is so yummy! I added a lot more cilantro, because I love the flavor. I also used monterey...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by laa106   view full review
Ahhhhmazzzing! I made this in the crock pot. I sauted onions and celery and then added that to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2008 by kreese   view full review
I used gound pork sausage and it was AWESOME!

 

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