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Chicken Soup with Chiles

Chicken Soup with Chiles

82 Ratings
82 Ratings
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bowl of Chicken Soup with Chiles
Makes: 6 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Flavorful and filling, this soup is packed with protein making it a full meal. Add extra chiles or a dash of red pepper flakes if you like a spicier soup.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken pieces, skin removed
  • 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mild chiles, canned and diced
  • 2 cups pinto or garbanzo beans, canned or cooked and drained
  • salt and pepper (to taste, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place chicken pieces in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover.
  3. Cook over medium high heat until tender and chicken is cooked, about 25 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken pieces from the broth.
  5. Add tomatoes, garlic, onion, and chiles.
  6. Remove chicken meat from the bones and return meat to broth.
  7. Add beans and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 15 minutes.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

Pumpkin Post and Banana Beat Newsletters
University of Massachusetts Extension
Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup prepared soup, 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 374
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 141 mg
Sodium 278 mg
Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 57 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 65 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 848 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 374
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 17 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 33 mg
Cholesterol 141 mg
Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 57 g
Minerals
Calcium 65 mg
Potassium 848 mg
Sodium 278 mg
Copper 261 mcg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 85 mg
Phosphorus 481 mg
Selenium 49 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 36 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 1.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.6 mcg
Vitamin C 13 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 8 mcg
Folate 122 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 23 mg
Choline 167 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups
Protein Foods 7 ounces

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