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Mexican Chicken Soup

Source of Recipe


South Beach Diet Phase 1,2,3



List of Ingredients



• 1 Tbsp canola oil
  
• 1 small onion,chopped
  
• 1 jalapeno pepper,diced
  
• 2 garlic cloves,minced
  
• 2 tsp ground cumin
  
• 5 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
  
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless,skinless chicken breasts,cut into 2 in. strips
  
• 2 cups mild refrigerated fresh salsa
  
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over med. heat. Add onion and jalapeno;cook,stirring often,until vegetables are tender,5 min. Stir in garlic and cumin;cook 30 seconds more.
   
   
2. Add broth,increase heat to high, and bring to a rapid simmer. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink,about 3 min. Stir in salsa,bring back to a simmer,season with salt and pepper to taste,and serve hot.
   
   
3. 4 servings (2 1/4 cup)