Chicken Taco Soup
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients:
  • 2 boneless & skinless chicken breasts (400 g), cut into small cubes
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup dried red kidney beans (150 g), or 1 can red kidney beans, drained
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
  • 30 g taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • tortilla chips (optional)
  • salt
  • pepper, as much as you like
Instructions:

If you use dried red kidney beans, soak them in water over night, changing the water couple of times. Then drain the beans and place in a pot. Add 6 cups water, cover the pot and cook over medium heat until cooked, about 50-55 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Note: If you use canned beans, skip the part above. Just drain the beans and set aside.

Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes. Add the chicken, Increase the heat to medium-high and cook until no longer pink.

Add the taco seasoning and salt and pepper. Stir well.

Add the tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.

Cook covered over medium-low until chicken is cooked through (about 35-40 minutes), stirring occasionally.

Then add beans, coriander, chili powder, cumin and lemon juice. Cook covered for 20-25 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Garnish with coriander, avocado and tortilla chips. Serve!

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