Fiesta Chicken Soup | 2009 Milk Calendar Recipe

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans offer similar nutrition, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and easier to find, while banana peppers are typically cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

Dice an onion, a red pepper, and a couple of cloves of garlic.

Melt butter in a pot to sauté the vegetables.

Add diced onion, red pepper, and garlic to the pot; sauté until soft.

Stir in chili powder for spice, optional hot pepper flakes or canned diced chilies can be added.

Stir in chicken stock and tomato paste; let simmer.

In a separate bowl, stir together 2.5 cups milk and flour to thicken the soup.

Add the milk mixture to the pot with the stock.

Add skinless boneless chicken breast cut into pieces; cook at a low simmer for 5-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and soup thickens.

Stir in 1 cup broken tortilla chips and corn kernels.

Season with salt and hot pepper sauce.

Garnish with chopped tomatoes, shredded Canadian Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh coriander.

Cooking Techniques

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