SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP

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Cook up a big pot of this hearty soup on Sunday. Then, reheat and ladle up for lunches during the week! -Will Smith, Beebe, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 medium lime, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 small tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

In a large nonstick saucepan, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, saute red pepper and onion until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, beans, corn, lime, jalapeno, black pepper and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Stir in the tomato, green onions and chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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