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Cozy Southwest Chicken Soup Recipe Easy & Perfect for Fall

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A hearty and flavorful Southwest-inspired chicken soup with smoky spices, tender chicken, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for chilly fall and winter days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 lime, quartered (for squeezing over the finished soup)
  • Optional: sour cream or shredded cheese for topping

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Chop the onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Rinse and drain the black beans and corn. Shred the cooked chicken breast.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring frequently.
  3. Add the chopped bell peppers and sauté for 3 minutes, until they begin to soften.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices and boost their flavor.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and canned diced tomatoes. Stir well to combine.
  6. Stir in the shredded chicken and black beans. Let everything simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the corn to the pot. Stir and continue to simmer.
  8. Remove the soup from heat, squeeze in fresh lime juice, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
  9. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese, or tortilla chips, if desired.

Notes

[‘Use two forks to shred your cooked chicken for the ideal texture.’, ‘Toast the spices with the veggies to unlock their flavor and add depth.’, ‘Keep the heat at a gentle simmer to avoid overcooking the chicken or making the veggies mushy.’, ‘Taste your soup before serving and adjust seasoning as needed.’, ‘For a creamier soup, stir in a splash of heavy cream or add a dollop of sour cream before serving.’]

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Keywords: Southwest chicken soup, fall soup recipe, hearty soup, comfort food, easy chicken soup, smoky spices, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika

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