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Barefoot Contessa Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Breasts, bone in, skin on
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt, for tasting
- Black Pepper, for tasting
- 2 cups Onion
- 1 cup Celery
- 2 cups Carrot
- 4 cloves Garlic, chopped
- 2 1/2 quarts Chicken Stock
- 28 ounces Tomato Puree
- 2-4 peppers Jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Seed
- 1/4-1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped and fresh, optional
- 6 tortillas Corn Tortillas
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Place the chicken breasts skin side up on a sheet pan and rub with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 35 to 40 minutes.
- When chicken has cooled down enough to touch, discard the skin and bones, and shred the meat. Cover and set aside.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or a Dutch oven.
- Add in onions, celery and carrots and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- Add in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add in chicken stock, tomatoes with their puree, jalapenos, cumin, coriander, a tablespoon of salt (depending on the saltiness of the chicken stock), a teaspoon of pepper, and cilantro.
- Cut the tortillas in half and then cut them crosswise into half-inch strips. Add to the soup.
- Bring the soup to a boil and lower the heat and let simmer for 25 minutes.
- Mix in the shredded chicken and season to taste.
- Serve hot.
NOTE: have sliced avocado, sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips ready for serving.
Source:
Barefoot Contessa
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- Source:
- Barefoot Contessa
- Cuisine:
- Mexican
- Category:
- Food Network
- Tags:
- Barefoot Contessa, Food Network, Chicken, Chicken Breasts, Mexican, Soups, Freezer Meals
- Related Recipes:
- Barefoot Contessa Recipes, Food Network Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Chicken Breast Recipes, Mexican Recipes, Soup Recipes, Freezer Meal Recipes
- Recipe Yields:
- 8 bowls
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Author: Matt R.
Source: Barefoot Contessa
Recipe Yields: 8 bowls
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1 bowl
Servings Per Recipe
8
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 52
Calories
167
% Daily Value*
10%
Total Fat
6g
2%
Saturated Fat
0g
3%
Sodium
62mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
15g
2%
Dietary Fiber
1g
Sugars
7g
10%
Protein
5g
* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret.
Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.