years ago my son and I embarked on a journey together to lose some weight and get healthy. Our plan for change was based off of the South Beach diet. this is one of the recipes that quickly became a favorite in our house, with a few alterations, of course. This soup is quick, easy and packed with flavorful nutrition. I have been feeling a bit under the weather and went to this favorite in hopes of making myself feel better.
What you need:
2 table spoons olive oil
1 brown onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 jalapeno diced... I take the seeds out
3 celery sticks chopped
1 carrot chopped
3 tablespoons Cumin
3 cans chicken stock....
1 large can chopped tomatoes
4 chicken breast - boneless skinless cubed
16 oz fresh salsa you may purchase it in the cold section of your grocery store or make it.
Method
In large dutch oven heat olive oil and add onion, celery, carrot, jalapeno,garlic cook until tender
Add Cumin, and sautee until fragrant.
Add salt and pepper to your liking, then add chicken stock and tomatoes.
Bring to boil and add chicken.
Lower heat and let simmer about 5 minutes; just enough to cook the chicken, then add salsa.
Let the soup come to a bubble; just to heat the salsa through.
WALLAH, its soup!
To serve individual bowls, you may dress it with cheese, a wedge of lime, avocado, and crumbled tortilla chips. This is a delicious soup with just a squeeze of lime and a wedge of avocado if you are counting calories, (that is how I prefer it, my husband likes to load on the cheese). I also hear that Cilantro is a tasty addition, but I can't stand the stuff (Does anyone else think it tastes like soap?).
Want more protein? Add some black beans! My husband is not a fan, so we don't see many in the house, but when it's just me and the kids, we indulge on "forbidden" staples.
This is a very quick dish and easy to prepare when you have guests. This soup also makes great leftovers for lunch the next day, with the added benefit of being heart healthy!
