Mexican Chicken Soup

This zesty Mexican Chicken Soup is simple to prepare for those busy weeknights, and it's full of great flavors! This one's a crowd pleaser all right.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 272kcal

Author Jenny

Equipment

Stove

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked rice of choice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped white onion
1/2 cup diced carrots
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh garlic
3 tablespoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup tomato sauce
64 ounces reduced sodium chicken broth
10 ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes mild
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 cups diced cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup Cholula Hot Sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro

Instructions

Cook rice according to package directions.
Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium heat. Saute onions, carrots and garlic for 5-10 minutes, stirring often. Add rice, cumin, salt and pepper, stirring to combine. Stir in tomato sauce.
Add chicken broth, tomatoes, lime juice and hot sauce and cilantro, stirring. Simmer on low until ready to serve.

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