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Chicken Fajita Soup

Delicious Chicken Fajita Soup for Cozy Nights In

Enjoy a warm bowl of Chicken Fajita Soup packed with spices, juicy chicken, and vibrant vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Base fat for sautéing
  • 1 tbsp Butter Adds depth of flavor
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs Juicy and tender
  • 1/2 Onion Thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Vegetables
  • 1 Bell Peppers 1 each of red, orange, yellow
  • 1 c Black Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 c Canned Diced Green Chiles Mild
  • 1 c Crushed Tomatoes Base of the soup
For Thickening & Flavor
  • 2 tbsp Flour Helps thicken the soup
  • 2 tsp Chicken Bouillon Powder Enhances flavor
  • to taste Spices Salt, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano
For Added Heartiness
  • 3/4 c Long-Grain White Rice Uncooked
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Optional thickening agent
For a Creamy Finish
  • 1 c Pepper Jack Cheese Grated
For Garnishing
  • Tortilla Chips/Strips For adding crunch
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Sour Cream
  • Avocados
  • Tomatoes
  • Lime Juice
  • Hot Sauce

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced chicken thighs and sliced onion, sauté until browned and translucent.
  3. Stir in sliced bell peppers and minced garlic, sprinkle flour and spices, cook until fragrant.
  4. Add black beans, diced green chiles, crushed tomatoes, and rice; pour in chicken broth.
  5. Let it simmer on medium-low heat for 25 to 30 minutes until rice is tender.
  6. Stir in grated cheese until melted, adjust soup consistency if necessary.
  7. Serve in bowls, garnished with tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream, avocado, tomatoes, lime juice, and hot sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh, high-quality chicken thighs for best flavor, and consider adding lime juice before serving for enhanced freshness.

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