Description
Warm up with this vibrant Mexican Corn Chicken Soup, brimming with tender chicken, sweet corn, and zesty spices—a comforting bowl of flavor perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh garlic
- Onion
- Sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- Fresh cilantro
- Cumin and chili powder
- Lime juice
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Gather all ingredients.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent; add garlic for 1 minute.
- Add chopped chicken and spices; cook until chicken is white on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and corn; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in heavy cream and lime juice just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg