Best Quick Southwestern Chicken Soup Recipes

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SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP



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This Southwest Chicken Soup is packed with chicken, veggies, black beans, corn, and a flavorful blend of Mexican spices. Satisfying and healthy!

Provided by Isabel Eats

Categories     Dinner     Soup

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, (diced into small bite-sized chunks)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 medium onion, (diced)
1 green bell pepper, (diced)
2 cloves garlic, (minced)
1 (14-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, (drained and rinsed)
1 (15-ounce) can yellow corn, (drained and rinsed)
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup easy enchilada sauce
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, (minced)
2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons lime juice ((about 1 lime))
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, (plus more for garnish)
Optional garnishes: shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla strips, diced avocado, lime wedges

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until onions and peppers begin to soften.
  • Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes, black beans, yellow corn, chicken broth, enchilada sauce, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, paprika, ground coriander, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add in chopped cilantro and the juice of 1 lime. Stir together, give it a taste, and add more salt if necessary.
  • Serve in bowls topped with a dollop of sour cream, some cilantro sprigs, tortilla strips, and a lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8th of recipe, Calories 203 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 973 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP



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Southwest Chicken Soup is made with black beans, corn, and cream cheese! This soup is even better than Chilis Southwest Chicken soup and all you have to do is throw everything in the Crockpot and let it go!

Provided by Amy

Categories     Soup

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

15.5 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed)
15.25 ounces corn (undrained)
14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (undrained)
14.5 ounces chicken broth
4 ounces diced green chilies (undrained)
1 ounce dry ranch seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1/2 cup diced onion
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 2-3 cups)
8 ounces cream cheese (one brick) (room temperature)

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients EXEPT cream cheese to slow cooker. Stir. If you're using uncooked chicken breast go ahead and add them right to the slow cooker, or add cooked shredded chicken.
  • Cook for 4 hours on high, or 6 hours on low. Remove chicken breasts and shred if needed. Add shredded chicken back to the soup.
  • Add cream cheese. Stir until cream cheese is melted
  • Add all ingredients EXEPT cream cheese to pressure cooker. Stir. If you're using whole, uncooked chicken breasts add them.
  • Cook. Place lid on the pressure cooker. Close pressure releaser valve. Set to high pressure for 8 minutes.
  • Open valve to quick release the pressure. Remove chicken breast and shred with forks, or see how to shred chicken using a mixer. Add chicken back to the soup.
  • Add cream cheese. Stir until melted and mixed through.
  • Add all ingredients EXEPT cream cheese to a stockpot or large pan. Stir. If you're using an uncooked chicken breast add it to the pot.
  • Bring ingredients to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink. Cooked chicken should be 165 degrees.
  • Remove chicken from soup and shred. Add it back to the soup. Add cream cheese and stir to incorporate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 603 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP



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A great tasting soup I threw together when I was doing Phase 1 on the South Beach® diet. Very filling and satisfying, and even better the next day!

Provided by VickiS

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

32 ounces chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (14 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans chunk white chicken, drained
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir chicken broth, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, petite diced tomatoes, chicken, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large pot; bring to a simmer and cook until hot and flavors combine, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 955.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

QUICK SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP



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When I don't feel like going to the grocery store, the ingredients for this soup are always in my pantry! It's so easy and quick to make, plus it tastes amazing!-Rachel Hannah, Saraland, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 cup salsa
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth and salsa to a boil. Reduce heat. Add chicken and beans; heat through. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP



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This slow cooker recipe brings people back for seconds. Chock-full of chicken, corn, tomatoes, peppers and chilies, the savory soup is sure to put a little zip in mealtime. -Harold Tartar, West Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt, optional
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken in oil until lightly browned. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker with a slotted spoon. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP



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Make and share this Southwest Chicken Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chef 1026044

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces boneless chicken breasts, cut up
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can undrained corn kernels
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes
18 inches corn tortillas, halved and cut in to strips
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oil to medium in large soup pot.
  • Brown meat, onion, garlic and spices.
  • Add all canned ingredients and bring to low boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Bake Tortillas at 450 degrees on baking sheet for 5 minutes - watch carefully so as not to burn.
  • Place a pile of chips in soup bowl. Ladle in soup, top with sour cream and cheese.

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