Ingredients and Weight: - 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (450g) - 1 large onion (225g) - 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green; 350g) - 3 carrots (300g) - 3 celery stalks (250g) - 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes - 1 can (15 oz) corn - 1 can (15 oz) beans (pinto, kidney, or black) - 1 can (10 oz) diced green chiles - 2 cups chicken broth - 1 tsp chili powder - 1/2 tsp cumin - 1/4 tsp oregano - Salt and pepper to taste - Sour cream (optional) - Shredded cheese (optional)
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 60 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. 2. Chop the onion, bell peppers, carrots, and celery. 3. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until brown on all sides. 4. Add the onion, bell peppers, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. 5. Stir in the tomatoes, corn, beans, green chiles, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. 6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the soup has thickened. 7. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. 8. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with sour cream and shredded cheese, if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving): - Calories: 250 - Protein: 25g - Carbohydrates: 20g - Fat: 10g - Fiber: 5g
Dish Characteristics: - Rich and flavorful - Hearty and satisfying - Warm and comforting - Customizable to individual tastes
User Comments: - "This soup is absolutely delicious! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day." - "I love that it's so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my preferences." - "The soup is packed with flavor but not too spicy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables."
Special Precautions and Tips: - If you don't have boneless, skinless chicken breasts, you can use chicken thighs or drumsticks. Just make sure to remove the skin and bones before cooking. - To make the soup thicker, you can mash some of the beans with the back of a spoon. - If you like a spicier soup, you can add more chili powder or green chiles to taste. - Be careful not to overcook the soup, as the chicken will become tough.