Chicken Soup with Chiles

Flavorful and filling, this soup is packed with protein making it a full meal. Add extra chiles or a dash of red pepper flakes if you like a spicier soup.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 40 min
• Total: 55 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein
• Low-Carb

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• comfort food
• savory

Ingredients

• 3 pound chicken pieces (skin removed)
• 2 cup tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.5 cup onion (chopped)
• 0.25 cup mild chiles (canned, diced)
• 2 cup pinto beans (canned or cooked, drained)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Place chicken pieces in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover.
2. Cook over medium high heat until tender and chicken is cooked, about 25 minutes.
3. Remove chicken pieces from the broth.
4. Add tomatoes, garlic, onion, and chiles.
5. Remove chicken meat from the bones and return meat to broth.
6. Add beans and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Simmer for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 345
• Protein: 51.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 18.9 g
• Fat: 6 g
• Fiber: 5.3 g
• Sodium: 292 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
• Sugar: 2.9 g
• Cholesterol: 150 mg