Tex Mex chicken soup is a soup inspired by Texas cuisine, featuring a perfect spicy combination of fire-roasted corn, black beans, and chicken. The base of the soup is both creamy and cheesy, making it taste amazing when served with tortilla chips on the side for dipping or crushed on top. This spicy chicken soup is easy to prepare and takes about an hour to cook, all in just one Dutch oven.
Health benefits of Tex Mex Chicken Soup
For centuries, chicken soup has been used as a medicinal home remedy for cold and flu season. The ingredients in old fashioned chicken soup that boost the immune system are also in Tex Mex chicken soup. Here are some ingredients that make this soup extra healthy.
Corn- Corn is an excellent source of protein and vitamins that boost energy and support eye health. See: Corn 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
Jalapeño- Similar to corn, Jalapeños are spicy peppers that are rich in vitamins that also boost energy and support eye health. Jalapeños also contain a compound called capsaicin, which has the ability to block pain receptors in the body. 7 Surprising Health Benefits of Jalapeños
Black beans- Beans in general are a super protein rich food, but black beans, in particular, are considered a superfood. Black beans are even considered a meat substitute because of the high protein content. Beans contain iron, zinc, and magnesium, as well as immune boosting antioxidants. UMass Chan Medical School – Worcester
Cayenne- Cayenne pepper is the spice that gives this soup the Tex Mex kick. It is also beneficial in reducing inflammation and eliminating toxins from the body. Cayenne pepper: Health benefits, nutrition, and tips
Cumin- Cumin is also a key ingredient in Tex Mex cuisine. Cumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and essential nutrients, such as iron. Only one teaspoon of cumin contains 20% of the daily recommended intake of iron!
Avocado- Avocado is loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Similar to cayenne pepper, it also contains anti-inflammatory properties and can aid in removing toxins from the body. 12 health benefits of avocado
Next time the sniffles and sneezes are bombarding your world, see if Tex Mex chicken soup has the same soothing effect as old fashioned chicken soup! Cumin: Benefits and Side Effects
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Print Recipe
TexMex Chicken Soup
Equipment
- dutch oven
Ingredients
Soup base
- 2 tbsp Butter (for charring corn)
- 1 cup Corn
- 2 tbsp Butter (for sautéing onions, jalapeños, and garlic)
- 1 cup White onion, chopped
- 2 Jalepenos
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 1 pint Diced tomatoes
- 1 15oz can Black beans
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 3 tbsp Taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
Topping
- 1 Avocado
- Mexican crema
- Shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the corn and allow the kernels to slightly char. It is important to let the kernels sit and not constantly stir the corn.
- Remove corn from dutch oven and begin melting butter in the dutch oven.
- Sauté onions, jalapeño, and garlic in the melted butter.
- Pour the chicken broth into the dutch oven and add chicken, diced tomatoes, cayenne pepper, cumin, and taco seasoning.
- Cover and simmer for about 25 minutes.
- When chicken is cooked through, remove it from dutch oven and shred. Return the shredded chicken to the soup.
- Add the charred corn and drained black beans. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove cover and stir in heavy cream. Turn off the heat.
- Slowly add shredded cheddar cheese to soup, stirring continuously to incorporate with the soup base.
- Ladle soup into soup bowls. Top with a small dollop of mexican crema, diced avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
