Healthy Mexican Soup

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Lentils are lower in calories and quicker to cook.

avocado

🥗Healthier: sliced cucumber

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Cucumber adds freshness with fewer calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water + herbs

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Using water with herbs is lower in sodium.

corn

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Cauliflower rice reduces carbs and calories.

Add 2 cups of frozen broccoli and 1/2 cup of diced tomatoes with green chilies to a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add a little under 1/2 cup of water and stir to combine.

Add 1/2 cup of corn, including the juice, and stir.

Chop half a pepper into small pieces and add to the skillet; stir to combine.

Drain 2/3 cup of canned chicken and add to the skillet; stir to combine and heat through.

Add 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning and stir to combine.

Measure out 1/2 cup of fat-free cheese (1/4 cup cheddar and 1/4 cup mozzarella) and sprinkle on top; let melt.

Serve with 8 whole grain pita chips, crushed over the top.

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