Best Mexican Style Bean Soup With Shredded Chicken Lime Recipes

EASY MEXICAN CHICKEN/BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In large pot, bring salsa and broth to a boil.
• Add cooked chicken, beans, 1/2 cup cilantro, onion, bell pepper, spices and uncooked instant rice.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer 4-5 minutes.
• Remove from heat, add juice from one lime.
• Offer shredded cheese, lime quarters, chopped cilantro and cubed avocado as garnishes.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

MEXICAN LIME & BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500°F.
• Place the chicken in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring just to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• Cool slightly; remove the skin and bones. Shred the meat and set aside.
• Cut the tortillas into 1/2 inch wide strips. Cut longer strips in half. Dip in water and lay on a baking sheet. Sprinkle lightly with some of the salt. Bake 5 minutes; turn and continue to bake 3 minutes. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the onion, jalapeño and garlic; sauté 5 minutes.
• Stir in the chicken, tomato, zucchini, broth, beans, salt, oregano and allspice. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice, lime zest and pepper.
• Divide among 6 bowls and garnish each serving with the tortilla strips; serve with lime wedges on side.

MEXICAN SHREDDED CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Stir in chicken broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Add black beans, hominy, chicken, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper. Simmer until heated through, at least 10 minutes.

MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP WITH GARBANZO BEANS (CALDO TLALPENO)

Steps:

• Combine chicken breasts, 1/2 an onion, celery, and parsley with cold water and chicken bouillon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer the stock until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Remove chicken from the stock and shred with a fork. Strain stock and discard onion, celery, and parsley. Return stock to the saucepan.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; cook and stir until transparent, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture into a blender; add 1 cup stock. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend.
• Pour tomato mixture into the saucepan of stock; add chickpeas and carrots. Let simmer until carrots are nearly softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the shredded chicken and chipotle peppers. Let simmer until flavors blend and carrots are tender, about 10 minutes more. Season with salt and serve with avocados, lime quarters, and Oaxaca cheese on the side.