Spicy Chicken and Hominy Mexican Soup

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Colorful, warm and spicy, this soup is destined to get your taste buds going. A wonderful comfort dish for any chilly day. Garnish with sour cream.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste

  • 1 (32 ounce) can enchilada sauce

  • 2 (16 ounce) cans hominy

  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes

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

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken, onion, chipotle peppers, garlic, and garlic salt; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes.

  2. Stir enchilada sauce, hominy, tomatoes, black beans, and water into the pot. Season with chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, about 40 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

693 Calories
36g Fat
68g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 693
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 47%
Saturated Fat 17g 83%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 1309mg 57%
Total Carbohydrate 68g 25%
Dietary Fiber 18g 64%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 35mg 38%
Calcium 193mg 15%
Iron 9mg 48%
Potassium 1013mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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