Chicken Fajita Soup


Yummy Chicken Fajita Soup Recipe:

The slightly zingy and utterly cosy Chicken Fajita Soup is made with peppers, chicken, fajita spices, and more. Toppings like tortilla strips, chopped avocado, shredded cheese, and others go on top of each bowl of this handmade soup.

Chicken Fajita Soup cooked at home:

Make a large batch of chicken fajita soup whenever you have a hankering for a warm, slightly spicy soup! Everything we know and love about fajitas is condensed into a delicious soup that is ideal for chilly nights or as a tasty variation on Mexican night.

Why You Will Love This Recipe for Chicken Fajita Soup:

EASY: This homemade soup takes less than an hour to prepare thanks to easy-to-follow instructions and simple materials.

TASTEFUL: Chicken fajita soup is bursting with fresh ingredients and traditional fajita seasonings like cumin and chilli powder.

Every mouthful of chicken fajita soup is packed with flavour!

Chicken Fajita Soup’s components are as follows:

💧Shred or chop the chicken.

💧Saute the vegetables.

🔹Include the remaining components.

🔹boil, then simmer, then finish cooking.

🔹Serve with fresh lime juice, cilantro, and any additional toppings you choose.

Ideas for Serving:

This is a complete supper by itself! Chicken fajita soup garnished with:

◾Lasagna strips

◾avocado slices

◾salsa of choice or pico de gallo

◾soured milk

◾citrus juice, fresh

◾Pick up a rotisserie chicken to use in this recipe to save time. It tastes just like chicken fajitas!

FUN TO SERVE: I love setting out a variety of toppings and creating a soup bar. Everyone can load their bowls of soup with their favorite toppings!

There’s so much fresh flavor in every bite of chicken fajita soup!

Ingredients to make Chicken Fajitas Soup:

🌟Chop or shred the chicken.

🌟Sauté the veggies.

🌟Add the remaining ingredients.

🌟Boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook.

🌟Serve with cilantro, fresh lime juice, and your favorite toppings.

Serving Suggestions:

This is a meal all on it’s own! Top chicken fajita soup with:

🌟Tortilla strips

🌟Sliced avocado

🌟Pico de gallo or your favorite salsa

🌟Sour cream

🌟Fresh lime juice

🌟Save time and pick up a rotisserie chicken to use in this soup.

🌟Lime juice gives food a vivacious, fresh flavour. Use fresh lime juice for the greatest flavour. In a pinch, lime juice in a bottle will do.

Enjoy yourself with the toppings!

Chicken fajita soup, which is flavorful and simple to cook, will quickly become a go-to dish!

What garnishes complement with chicken fajitas Soup?

Delicious toppings include crispy tortilla chip crumbs, tortilla strips, sour cream, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and shredded cheddar cheese. Be imaginative!

How long will this soup stay warm?

For up to four days, keep leftover chicken fajita soup in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Can chicken fajita soup be frozen?

Yes. For up to two months of storage, pour soup into an airtight container.

This chicken fajita soup is excellent if you enjoy fajitas.

CHICKEN FAJITA SOUP RECIPE

CUISINE: MEXICAN :  PREP TIME: 20MIN COOK TIME: 30 MIN : TOTAL TIME: 50MIN SERVINGS: 6 PEOPLE : CALORIES: 515KCAL

Made with peppers, chicken, fajita spices, and more, Chicken Fajita Soup is a little zippy and totally comforting! Top each bowl of this homemade soup with tortilla strips, sliced avocado, shredded cheese, and more.

INGREDIENTS:

💧3-4 pounds roasted chicken meat pulled or chopped

💧2 tablespoons olive oil

💧1 tablespoon unsalted butter

💧A yellow onion diced

💧1 green pepper diced

💧One red bell pepper diced

💧3 cloves garlic minced

💧4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

💧10 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 can

💧8 ounces Frontera Fajita Skillet Sauce 1 packet

💧1 tablespoon chili powder

💧2 teaspoons ground cumin

💧1 teaspoon kosher salt

💧½ teaspoon ground black pepper

💧¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

💧2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

💧Juice of 1 lime

GARNISHES:

🌟Chopped fresh cilantro

🌟Fresh lime wedges

🌟Shredded Mexican cheese

🌟Tortilla chips or strips

🌟Sour cream

🌟Avocado crema

🌟Pico de gallo

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Pull the meat off the chicken and rough chop it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside 3-4 pounds roasted chicken

2. Heat the oil in a 4-quart, heavy-bottom or stainless steel pan set over medium-low heat. Add the butter, onion, green pepper, and red bell pepper.

3. Cook the vegetables, stirring often, until softened and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes

4. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil,one tablespoon unsalted butter,1 yellow onion,1 green pepper,1 red bell pepper

5. Reduce the heat to low, add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.

6. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes. Stir well and increase the heat to medium.

7. 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth,10 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes,8 ounces Frontera Fajita Skillet Sauce,1 tablespoon chili powder,2 teaspoons ground cumin,1 teaspoon kosher salt,½ teaspoon ground black pepper,¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

8. Bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, add the chicken, and cook for 30 minutes to blend flavors and thicken.

9. Add cilantro and fresh lime juice, serve with desired garnishes, and enjoy.

10. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro,Juice of 1 lime,Chopped fresh cilantro,Fresh lime wedges,Shredded Mexican cheese,Tortilla chips or strips,Sour cream,Avocado crema,Pico de gallo

NOTES:

Storage: Store soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 1033mg | Potassium: 807mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1726IU | Vitamin C: 45mg 

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