homemade mexican chicken soup

Rio Grande City, TX
Updated on Feb 5, 2014

While most chicken soups have noodles, this one is loaded with fresh veggies and lots and lots of flavor with a kick of spice. Your family will love this version of the "good-old-chicken-soup"...... Be ready to share this recipe a lot!!! =)

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6-8 - boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup carrots (coursely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup celery (coursely chopped)
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 1 small head of green cabbage (quartered)
  • 1 - serrano pepper (whole but slit at the end a bit)
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic (crushed)
  • 2 - chicken bouillon cubes (such as knorr)
  • 1 small tomato (diced)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • - salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro (minced)

How To Make homemade mexican chicken soup

  • Step 1
    While cutting and preparing all the veggies, boil chicken in a pot of water with half of the allotted onion.
  • Step 2
    Skim the fat from the water after 30 minutes of cooking the chicken.
  • Step 3
    Add all ingredients to pot slowly along with the bouillon cubes. (add more water if needed)
  • Step 4
    Add cilantro and continue to simmer for additional allotted time.

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Category: Chicken Soups
Keyword: #comfort
Keyword: #cabbage
Keyword: #chicken
Keyword: #soup
Keyword: #vegetable
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

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