Fiesta Chicken Soup

Submitted by lolablitz

"This is how I make tortilla or fiesta soup. It's economical and protein-rich without using a lot of chicken breasts. I poach the chicken breast in water and save the water to add to the soup. We usually serve with quesadillas or nachos."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 chicken breast, poached and shredded
• 1 (2 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups water (use water from poaching chicken)
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 1⁄2 cups frozen corn
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro, for garnish
• sour cream, for garnish

directions

1. Heat oil over medium heat in a soup pot. Add onions and cook until translucent.
2. Add garlic and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
3. Add chicken and taco seasoning and stir, letting heat open up the spices.
4. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the cilantro and sour cream.
5. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
6. Add a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro to each bowl before serving.