MEXICAN-STYLE BEAN SOUP WITH SHREDDED CHICKEN & LIME
Use leftover chicken breast in this substantial healthy soup. Alternatively, make the recipe vegetarian by topping with chunky, fresh guacamole
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Lunch, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium pan, add the onion and pepper, and fry, stirring frequently, for 10 mins. Stir in the garlic and spices, then tip in the tomatoes and beans with their liquid, half a can of water and the bouillon powder. Simmer, covered, for 15 mins.
- Meanwhile, tip the chicken into a bowl, add the coriander and lime juice with a little chilli (if using, or see tip below for guacamole alternative) and toss well. Ladle the soup into two bowls, top with the chicken and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
MEXICAN LIME & BEAN SOUP
Make and share this Mexican Lime & Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Outta Here
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500°F.
- Place the chicken in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring just to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
- Cool slightly; remove the skin and bones. Shred the meat and set aside.
- Cut the tortillas into 1/2 inch wide strips. Cut longer strips in half. Dip in water and lay on a baking sheet. Sprinkle lightly with some of the salt. Bake 5 minutes; turn and continue to bake 3 minutes. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the onion, jalapeño and garlic; sauté 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken, tomato, zucchini, broth, beans, salt, oregano and allspice. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice, lime zest and pepper.
- Divide among 6 bowls and garnish each serving with the tortilla strips; serve with lime wedges on side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.7, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 30.9, Sodium 493.7, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 18.4
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