Description
Chicken Fajita Soup is a comforting, flavorful soup that transforms the classic fajita ingredients into a warm, hearty bowl perfect for cozy nights. Loaded with tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, onions, and a bold blend of fajita seasonings, this soup offers a rich, smoky, and slightly spicy taste that is nutritious, easy to prepare, and versatile enough to adapt to various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
Vegetables
- 3 bell peppers (assorted colors), sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids & Canned Goods
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans or pinto beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
Seasonings & Oils
- 2 tbsp fajita seasoning (blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Finish & Garnishes
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics and Veggies: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced bell peppers, onions, and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and begin to caramelize, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Cook the Chicken: Add diced chicken pieces to the pot and sprinkle with fajita seasoning. Stir well and cook until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides but not fully cooked through, preserving its juiciness and locking in flavor.
- Build the Soup Base: Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Add black beans if using. Stir everything together and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let the soup simmer so the flavors meld and the chicken cooks completely.
- Final Touches: Once the soup is rich and hearty, squeeze in fresh lime juice, adjust salt and pepper to taste, and give it a final stir. This brightens and balances the flavors with a zingy freshness.
- Serve Warm: Ladle the Chicken Fajita Soup into bowls and garnish as desired, ready to enjoy a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- Use fresh bell peppers for natural sweetness and crunch.
- Do not overcook chicken; remove from heat once cooked through to keep it tender.
- Layer seasoning by seasoning the chicken during cooking and tasting the broth midway to adjust spices.
- Allow the soup to rest off heat for 10 minutes to deepen flavors before serving.
- Add lime juice last to preserve its bright, fresh flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: thirty two g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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