Southwestern Chicken Soup

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Photo: Oxmoor House
Prep Time
5 Mins
Other Time
10 Mins
Yield
Makes 4 servings
October 2004
RECIPE BY Real Simple

Use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken in this easy Southwestern-flavored chicken soup.

Ingredients

  • 1 12-ounce jar salsa verde
  • 3 cups cooked chicken pieces (1 small deli-counter rotisserie chicken or leftovers)
  • 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Tortilla chips (optional)

Nutritional Information

  • Calcium 124mg
  • Calories 381
  • Caloriesfromfat 0%
  • Carbohydrate 27g
  • Cholesterol 91mg
  • Fat 13g
  • Fiber 5g
  • Iron 4mg
  • Protein 35mg
  • Satfat 6g
  • Sodium 668mg

How to Make It

Empty the salsa into a large saucepan. Cook 2 minutes over medium-high heat, then add the chicken, beans, broth, and cumin (if desired). Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top each bowl with a sprinkling of onions, a dollop of sour cream, and some tortilla chips (if desired). For a soupier dish, use 4 cups of broth.

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Ratings & Reviews

Moulds's Review

bethk71
October 12, 2011
I made this tonight in about 20 minutes. Tearing up the chicken took the longest. I always read the reviews and decided to add black beans and 11 oz shoepeg (white) corn. I used 16oz. Herdea salsa verda and 32 oz. Chicken broth, along with a little salt and pepper, otherwise I followed the recipe. I did also top the soup with avocado . I let it cook for 1 1/2 hours. It was wonderful.

kodibug84's Review

steponme
November 08, 2014
This was one of the easiest things I have ever made and my husband loved it. Some chopped red onion and chunks of tomato might be good next time.

steponme's Review

lanky116
November 05, 2014
Taste more sodium than flavor. Quick, but needs help.

Conkatesmom's Review

saracat
September 10, 2014
Easy, fast and delicious! I added an extra can of beans and some cilantro. :D

plsmart's Review

mary
January 25, 2014
Love it - I cant's stop sharing this recipe with others!

Knittingkid's Review

Karlamkarmo
January 16, 2014
Great soup! Really yummy and oh so easy to do. Enjoy with corn bread made in an iron skillet. Also added an extra can of beans.

saracat's Review

Gloucester1
December 03, 2013
This was a good, quick weeknight meal. I added more cumin, chipotle chili powder, and a dash of liquid smoke to make it a bit more flavorful.

sukeedog's Review

Kimberly147
October 12, 2013
N/A

Dragonfly26's Review

rbauzo
September 14, 2013
This is my go to recipe for an unexpected cold rainy or snowy day. It is easy to put together and the flavors blend wonderfully for a nice comfort meal. I usually add avocado slices and a tbsp of shred cheese to each bowl. I like the blue corn tortilla chips on top of it all.

Cherylmiller1's Review

Cherylmiller1
April 22, 2013
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