Chicken soup gets a Mexican twist featuring spicy jalapeno and crunchy tortilla strips. Feel free to use store-bought tortilla strips to save some time!
Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 4 corn tortillas (or 2 cups store-bought strips)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans
- 1 (10 oz) bag frozen corn, thawed
- 1 (15 oz) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 tbsp cumin
Directions
Cut the chicken into 2-inch chunks. In a medium pot, combine the broth and chicken. Heat to a boil on high. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 8-10 min., until chicken is cooked.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F. Slice the tortillas into ¼-inch strips. Lay tortillas on a parchment-lined baking sheet and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook 15 min., until golden brown and crispy, stirring halfway through.
Remove the core and the seeds from the jalapeno and finely chop. In a heavy-bottom pot, heat remaining olive oil on medium. Add the onion and jalapeno. Cook 2 min., until soft.
Transfer cooked chicken to a bowl and shred, reserving the broth. Drain and rinse the beans. To the pot with the onion, add the corn, beans, tomatoes, chicken broth, and cumin. Heat to a simmer and cook 15 min. Season with salt (in moderation) and pepper. Stir in chicken and cook 1 min., until chicken is warm.