Southwest Chicken Soup Recipe

Southwest Chicken Soup Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (28 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups shredded meat from a rotisserie chicken
  • Optional toppings: crushed tortilla chips, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sliced green onions
  1. In a medium stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil until soft. Stir in chili powder, oregano, tomatoes, broth, and water. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in corn, chiles, beans, cilantro, and chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Ladle soup into individual serving bowls. Serve with optional toppings, if desired.