This may be the best soup I have ever had, so it needs to be shared. I made a few alterations to the recipe, but the inspiration for this recipe come from the pioneer woman...she's amazing and here is a picture of her delicacy:
So here's how you make this amazing baby...
Preheat your oven to 375 F
Begin by mixing cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and a pinch or two of salt
Then take some boneless, skinless chicken breasts...
drizzle a little olive oil over them and then some of the mixed spices (enough to just coat them nicely)
Place them in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until cooked
Shred the chicken and set it aside while you prepare the soup
Next up, dice some onion, garlic, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. If you have yellow bell pepper, too, that would be positively gorgeous, the more color in your meals the better!
Next, add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil to a pot over medium-high heat, add in the vegetables, and the rest of the spices you mixed up earlier, then add your shredded chicken
Add a can of Rotel, the whole thing, juice and all (a can of diced tomatoes and a can of chopped green chilies would work fine too!)
Then add some chicken broth. We didn't have chicken broth on hand, so I disintegrated a few chicken bouillon cubes in some boiling water
Throw in 2 or 3 tablespoons of tomato paste. This will give a little dimension to the soup :)
Add a drained can of black beans
You're soup should look a little something like this right now....
Bring to a boil, then bring down to a simmer, and let it simmer for about 45 minutes
THEN! Sprinkle some cornmeal into a bowl of a little warm water, stir
Add this to the soup (and cook for another 30 minutes), the cornmeal will give some more thickness to the soup
During this last 30 minutes, I would recommend cooking your Wild Rice, if you are planning on serving this soup right away.
After that 30 minutes is up, taste the soup, add some more seasonings if you feel it needs it.
Let the soup sit for about 15 minutes before serving. And add in some slices of tortilla (flour or corn) right before serving
Yumm.....
Here is the recipe :)
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Ingredients
- 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1-½ teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoons Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoons Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 cup Diced Onion
- ¼ cups Diced Green Bell Pepper
- ¼ cups Red Bell Pepper
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 can (10 Oz. Can) Rotel Tomatoes And Green Chilies
- 32 ounces, fluid Low Sodium Chicken Stock
- 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 4 cups Hot Water
- 2 cans (15 Oz. Can) Black Beans, Drained
- 3 Tablespoons Cornmeal Or Masa
- 5 whole Corn Tortillas, Cut Into Uniform Strips Around 2 To 3 Inches
- FOR THE GARNISHES:
- Sour Cream
- Diced Avocado
- Diced Red Onion
- Salsa Or Pico De Gallo
- Grated Monterey Jack Cheese
- Cilantro
Preparation Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix cumin, chili pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on chicken breasts, then sprinkle a small amount of spice mix on both sides. Set aside the rest of the spice mix.
Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is done. Use two forks to shred chicken. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pot over medium high heat. Add onions, red pepper, green pepper, and minced garlic. Stir and begin cooking, then add the rest of the spice mix. Stir to combine, then add shredded chicken and stir.
Pour in Rotel, chicken stock, tomato paste, water, and black beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 45 minutes, uncovered.
Mix cornmeal with a small amount of water. Pour into the soup, then simmer for an additional 30 minutes. Check seasonings, adding more if needed—add more chili powder if it needs more spice, and be sure not to undersalt. Turn off heat and allow to sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Five minutes before serving, gently stir in tortilla strips.
Ladle into bowls, then top with sour cream, diced red onion, diced avocado, pico de gallo, and grated cheese, if you have it! (The garnishes really make the soup delicious.)
Just make it, trust me :)
