Chipotle Chicken & Vegetable Soup

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This healthy chicken and vegetable soup recipe is perfect for when you're in the mood for comfort food. The small amount of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce gives it a mild spice level. For a spicier soup, stir in up to 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers. Look for the small cans of smoked chipotle peppers in adobo sauce near other Mexican ingredients in well-stocked supermarkets. Once opened, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.

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Active Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped chipotles in adobo or 1 teaspoon ground chipotle

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon allspice

  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth

  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken breasts, skin removed

  • 3 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen (thawed)

  • 2 cups chopped zucchini (about 1 medium)

  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes (about 1 pint)

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 3 cups cooked brown rice

  • 2-3 tablespoons lime juice

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chipotles, cumin and allspice; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add broth and chicken. Cover, increase heat to high and bring to a simmer. Uncover and cook, turning the chicken occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part without touching bone registers 165 degrees F, 20 to 22 minutes. Skim any foam from the surface as the chicken cooks. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board. When cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones and shred.

  2. Meanwhile, add corn, zucchini and tomatoes to the pot; return to a simmer. Cook until the vegetables are tender, 4 to 10 minutes. Stir in the shredded chicken, salt, pepper and rice and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice to taste.

To make ahead

Cover and refrigerate, without the rice and lime juice, for up to 3 days. To serve, stir in rice and reheat, then stir in lime juice.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, Soup Cookbook

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

322 Calories
9g Fat
38g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 3/4 cups
Calories 322
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 26g 52%
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Vitamin A 490IU 10%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Folate 49mcg 12%
Sodium 498mg 22%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Magnesium 80mg 19%
Potassium 763mg 16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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