Mexican Chicken Soup (Sopa De Pollo Ala Mexicana) Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 (4 1/2 to 5 lb.) chicken cut up
- 6 c. water
- 3 to 4 onion slices
- 3 stalks celery, cut up
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (16 ounce.) can tomatoes, cut up reserve liquid
- 3 med. carrots sliced thin (1 1/2 c.)
- 1 med. onion, minced (1/2 c.)
- 4 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
- 1 sm. zucchini, thinly slices
- 1 c. frzn peas
- 1 sm. avocado seeded, peeled, sliced
- 1 c. grated cheddar or possibly Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
- In Dutch oven combine first six ingredients. Simmer covered for 2 hrs or possibly till chicken is tender. Remove chicken from broth, strain broth throw away vegetables. Return broth to Dutch oven. Add in undrained tomatoes, carrots, minced onion and bouillon granules; simmer covered for 30 min or possibly till carrots are tender.
- Meanwhile remove skin and bones from cooled chicken and throw away. Cube chicken; add in to broth with peas and zucchini. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 min longer. Just before serving garnish with avocado slices and sprinkle with grated cheese. Serve with hot buttered flour tortillas. May also sprinkle crumbled tortilla chips in soup.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 358g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 355 | |
| Calories from Fat 210 | 59% |
| Total Fat 23.43g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 7.8g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium 412mg | 17% |
| Potassium 476mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 8.37g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% |
| Sugars 3.59g | 2% |
| Protein 27.07g | 43% |
