HOMEMADE MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP

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While most chicken soups have noodles, this one is loaded with fresh veggies and lots and lots of flavor with a kick of spice. Your family will love this version of the "good-old-chicken-soup"...... Be ready to share this recipe a lot!!! =)

Provided by Clemen Cifuentes

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 14

6-8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 c carrots (coursely chopped)
1/4 c celery (coursely chopped)
1 small onion (diced)
1 small head of green cabbage (quartered)
1 serrano pepper (whole but slit at the end a bit)
1/4 c green bell pepper (diced)
2 tsp garlic (crushed)
2 chicken bouillon cubes (such as knorr)
1 small tomato (diced)
1 tsp black pepper
salt to taste
2 tsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp cilantro (minced)

Steps:

  • 1. While cutting and preparing all the veggies, boil chicken in a pot of water with half of the allotted onion.
  • 2. Skim the fat from the water after 30 minutes of cooking the chicken.
  • 3. Add all ingredients to pot slowly along with the bouillon cubes. (add more water if needed)
  • 4. Add cilantro and continue to simmer for additional allotted time.

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