Chunky chilli chicken soup

Chunky chilli chicken soup
  • Serves icon Serves 6
  • Time icon Takes 15 minutes to make, 40 minutes simmering

This chilli chicken soup is nutritious and packed with flavour. Serve with cheddar and soured cream.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
179kcals
Fat
6.9g (2.4g saturated)
Protein
21.2g
Carbohydrates
9g (1.9g sugars)
Fibre
4.2g
Salt
0.3g
Calories
179kcals
Fat
6.9g (2.4g saturated)
Protein
21.2g
Carbohydrates
9g (1.9g sugars)
Fibre
4.2g
Salt
0.3g

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • A little vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 green chillies, finely chopped
  • 6 free-range boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 600ml fresh chicken stock
  • 400g tin kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • Good grating of cheddar and dollop of soured cream to serve

Method

  1. Fry the onion in a little oil in a deep saucepan for 10 minutes, stirring now and then. Add the garlic, cumin seeds, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper and chillies. Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat in the spices.
  2. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock, season well and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, then add the kidney beans and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  3. Serve with a good grating of cheddar and a dollop of soured cream.

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  1. The soup taste super & delicious with the pieces of chicken, healthy beans,tomatoes & the wonderful hint of herbs especially the coriander. I omitted the cheese & sour cream as I am cannot have them in my food due do food intolerance.I added chopped spring onions and croutons.

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