Chicken Soup Mexicana
10
servings270
kcal2 cups (500 ml)
Enjoy Chicken Soup Mexicana with rich Mexican flavors, healthy fats from canola oil, and fresh avocado. Perfect for a delicious and nourishing meal!
Ingredients
1 tbsp 15 ml canola oil
2 2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1 medium onion, sliced (about 1 cup/250 ml)
4 4 celery stalks, sliced (about 1 cup/250 ml)
1⁄8 tsp 0.5 ml ground black pepper
2 tsp 10 ml cumin
1 tsp 5 ml red pepper flakes
8 cups 1.89 l low-sodium chicken stock
2⁄3 cup 150 ml lentils
19 oz 540 ml can tomatoes, chopped
3 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced (about 1 cup/ 250 ml)
2 lbs 1 kg cooked chicken, cubed (about 7 cups/1.75 l)
1 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup/75 ml)
1 cup 250 ml frozen peas
1 1 small avocado, peeled and sliced (about 1/2 cup/125 ml)
Directions
- In Dutch oven, heat canola oil. Add garlic, onion and celery. Sauté until vegetables are tender. Season with black pepper, cumin and red pepper flakes.
- Add chicken stock, lentils, tomatoes and carrots. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Add chicken, zucchini and peas. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender. Garnish with avocado slices.
Nutrition Facts
10 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories270
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
6g
10%
- Saturated Fat 1g 5%
- Cholesterol 75mg 25%
- Sodium 170mg 8%
- Potassium 571mg 17%
- Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
- Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 35g 70%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
