Chicken Fajita Soup
A warm and comforting soup that combines all the vibrant flavors of fajitas in one bowl, packed with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and spices.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded Use leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken for extra flavor.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 pieces bell peppers (any color), sliced Adjust colors for variety.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained Can substitute with other beans like kidney or pinto.
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth Use gluten-free chicken broth if needed.
- 2 teaspoons chili powder Adjust based on spice preference.
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
- 1 medium lime, juiced Fresh lime juice enhances flavor.
- to taste none Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- to taste none Avocado, sliced (optional)
- to taste none Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
- to taste none Tortilla chips (optional)
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Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sliced bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Cooking
- Add the cooked and shredded chicken, followed by the black beans and diced tomatoes into the pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir everything together, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Allow the soup to simmer for about 20 minutes for the flavors to meld together.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Serving
- Ladle into individual bowls, garnishing with fresh cilantro.
- Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and serve with tortilla chips and sliced avocado if desired.
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Notes
This soup is flexible; use different veggies or proteins as needed. Store leftovers in an airtight container to enjoy later.