Southwestern Chicken Soup

[BunnyLove 28]

Southwestern chicken Soup

1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

1/2 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles

1/2 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

1/2 (15 ounce) can black Beans

2 Tablespoons onion powder

1 Tablespoon garlic powder

2 (2.5 ounce) jars chicken baby food

1/2 Tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Combine the first six ingredients in a large pan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce to a simmer and stir occasionally for 30 minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour into a blender in batches and puree. Season to taste.

Notes:

1. You can add a dollop of Greek-style yogurt to the top of your Soup, along with a sprinkling of cheese shreds.
   
2. You can use 1 (4 ounce) cooked chicken breast, chopped, instead of the baby food, but it's harder to puree to a smooth consistency.
   
3. This is a variation on tortilla soup. If you want to make it for your family, double the recipe and divide it before pureeing, adding chicken (and tortilla strips, if desired) to theirs.
   

[DebiC 181]

This looks really good. Thanks for sharing