Southwest Chicken Soup

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.
Yield 4 servings (1 quart)
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Zippy and bold southwest chicken soup brings a hearty, protein-dense comfort meal to your dinner table.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Optional: Plain yogurt and minced fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and onion; cook and stir 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  2. Stir in corn, beans, broth, tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Top servings with yogurt and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup (calculated without yogurt): 302 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 1106mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 19g protein.

This hearty soup is chockfull of chicken, corn, black beans and diced tomatoes seasoned with zippy southwestern flavor. Mexican cornbread makes a delicious accompaniment. —Terri Stevens, Ardmore, Oklahoma
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