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Ina Garten Mexican Chicken Soup

Ina Garten Mexican Chicken Soup
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This soup builds flavor in layers. Aromatics form the base, spices add warmth, and chicken simmers gently until tender. Beans and tomatoes give body, while lime and cilantro lift everything just before serving. The result feels hearty but not overwhelming.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

  • 5 cups chicken stock

  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup frozen or fresh corn

  • 1½ teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  • Build the base – Heat olive oil and sauté onion until soft

  • Add aromatics – Stir in garlic and bell pepper, cooking briefly

  • Bloom the spices – Add cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika

  • Add liquids – Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken stock

  • Cook the chicken – Add chicken breasts and simmer gently

  • Shred the meat – Remove chicken, shred, and return to the pot

  • Add beans and corn – Stir in black beans and corn

  • Finish fresh – Season, add lime juice, and sprinkle cilantro

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