High-Protein Tex-Mex Chicken Soup

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Make this grab-and-go Tex-Mex–inspired soup when you have leftover chicken, or use rotisserie chicken for this easy meal-prep soup. The frozen pepper-onion mix adds flavor and saves time in the kitchen, while the black beans add fiber and protein. Combine everything but the broth ahead of time, then add it and heat it in the microwave when you’re ready to eat. If you don’t wish to travel with liquid broth or don’t have access to a microwave, you can use reduced-sodium bouillon instead and just add hot water.

a recipe photo of the High-Protein Tex-Mex Chicken Soup
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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
3 servings
the ingredients to make the High-Protein Tex-Mex Chicken Soup

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

  • 3/4 cup rinsed no-salt-added canned black beans

  • 3/4 cup frozen bell pepper and onion mix

  • 3/4 cup frozen corn

  • 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken breast

  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

  • 2 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided

  • 6 tablespoons tortilla strips, divided

Directions

  1. Divide tomatoes evenly among 3 (1-pint) canning jars or microwaveable airtight containers. Top each with 1/4 cup black beans, 1/4 cup pepper and onion mix, 1/4 cup corn and 1/3 cup chicken. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon taco seasoning into each jar. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

    a step to make the High-Protein Tex-Mex Chicken Soup

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

  2. To prepare 1 jar of soup: Add 3/4 cup broth to the jar. Microwave, uncovered, on High in 1-minute increments, stirring between each, until steaming hot, 2 to 3 minutes total. Let cool for 5 minutes. Top with 2 tablespoons tortilla strips before serving.

    the High-Protein Tex-Mex Chicken Soup

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

To make ahead

Prepare through Step 1. Refrigerate covered jars for up to 3 days.

Equipment

3 (1-pint) canning jars or microwaveable airtight containers

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Calories 199, Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 33mg, Carbohydrates 27g, Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 17g, Fiber 5g, Sodium 414mg, Potassium 622mg

EatingWell.com, December 2023

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