Green Chicken Soup
Green Chicken Soup is a twist on traditional chicken soup. The cumin and cilantro make this soup different from your momma's chicken soup.
Green Chicken Soup is a twist on traditional chicken soup. The cumin and cilantro make this soup different from your momma's chicken soup.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 whole onion minced
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 2 pounds chicken breast (i use boneless, skinless)
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 can green chillies (4 oz can, i think)
- 1 16 ounce can hominy
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- avocado cubes, scallions, tortilla chips for garnish
- Carbohydrate 26.749775 g
- Cholesterol 519.68 mg
- Fat 14.8102875 g
- Fiber 4.40155003452301 g
- Protein 218.7689175 g
- Saturated Fat 3.1262525 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (2465g)
- Sodium 6174.43275 mg
- Sugar 22.348224965477 g
- Trans Fat 5.535282 g
- Calories 1155 calories
Step-by-step
- In a large stock pot, over med-high heat, boil chicken, onion, cumin, thyme, bay leaf, garlic and salt.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the breasts, dice.
- To the liquid add chilies and hominy. Return to boil and simmer 15 minutes, uncovered.
- Return Chicken to the pot, simmer uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add cilantro.
- Serve with avocado, scallions and/or tortilla chips.
As a housewife, I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to spice up my family's meals. When I came across this recipe for Green Chicken Soup, I knew I had to give it a try. This soup is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic chicken soup recipe, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.
The cumin and cilantro give this soup a unique flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. I love that the soup is made with hominy, which gives it a hearty and filling texture. And of course, no chicken soup would be complete without a generous helping of avocado and scallions. This soup is sure to become a favorite in your household, and it's one that you'll want to make again and again.
