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Chicken Fajita Soup

Delicious Chicken Fajita Soup to Warm Your Soul

This Chicken Fajita Soup is a hearty, gluten-free meal that warms your soul with zesty flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with canola or avocado oil.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Chopped; yellow or white onions are good alternatives.
  • 2 medium Bell Peppers Diced; any sweet pepper variety can work.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh is preferred.
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained and rinsed; kidney beans can be substituted.
  • 1 can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes Regular diced tomatoes can be used with seasoning.
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 packet Fajita Seasoning Check for gluten-free brands.
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Can swap with turkey or tofu.
Added Heartiness
  • 2 cups Brown Rice Optional; quinoa can be substituted for a gluten-free option.
Garnishes
  • 1 cup Reduced Fat Cheese Adjust based on preference.
  • 1 bunch Scallions Can substitute with chives.
  • 1 medium Avocado Customize with favorite toppings.

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add red onion, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in chicken breasts, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, and fajita seasoning. If using brown rice, add water.
  3. Bring soup to boil over high heat, then reduce to low and cover. Simmer gently for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken from the pot and shred on a cutting board. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  5. Adjust cooking time if brown rice is added; simmer an additional 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or hot sauce as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Consider adding lime juice or cilantro for added zest before serving.

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