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A yellow mug filled with Salsa Soup topped with limes.
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Salsa Soup with Chicken and Rice

When you want a hot, hearty, and healthy meal that takes less than 20 minutes to prepare and will satisfy the entire family, put on a pot of Salsa Soup, and set the table. It will be dinnertime soon!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: healthy soup, Soup, Soup - Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 559kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 3 cups chicken, chopped leftovers or rotisserie chicken works great
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 38 ounces salsa store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro paste or fresh chopped cilantro
  • cups instant brown rice

Instructions

  • Add the avocado oil to a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken meat, salt, cumin, coriander, and garlic. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the salsa and chicken broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  • Add the lime juice, butter, cilantro paste and instant brown rice. Stir well.
  • Cover and simmer on the stovetop for 10 minutes.
  • Ladle into soup bowls and top with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Once cooled, store any leftovers in an airtight freezer container and freeze for up to 4 months.
Leftovers may be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 945mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg