Green Chili Chicken Soup

Do you ever have those days when you just want something warm in your belly??  I know I do!!  I made this the other day when it was dreary, cold and wet outside.  I wanted something filling and nutritious.  Easy Peasy!!!  So I present to you Green Chili Chicken Soup!!

All is takes is a few simple ingredients, that if you are like me, you always have on hand!!

Starting with CHICKEN!! Grill up 3-4 oz of chicken. You can also use  left over grilled chicken or frozen precooked chicken.

I grilled mine up on my trusty Foreman grill using thawed chicken tenders.  (I always have these on hand!  Perfect for in a pinch!  They thaw quickly and are awesome for those long days that you forgot to lay something out for dinner!  Yeah right like that ever happens to me ;))

Next slice up the cooked chicken fajita style!!

Combine 14 oz (or 1 can of chicken broth), 1 (4 oz) can of chopped green chilies and 2 tsp cumin in a small saucepan.  Bring to a boil and add 1/3 cup of Minute Brown Rice or 1/2 cup of cooked short grain brown rice.  Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.  Add chicken back to the saucepan for the last 2 minutes.

In the meantime…….

Chop up 1 medium onion and 1/2 a bunch of cilantro and toss together!  This stuff is awesome!!  I always have some made up and on hand in the fridge.  Its good in soups, on tacos, scrambled eggs, the options are endless!!

After the soup has simmered for 5 minutes, pour into a large bowl and top with the onion/cilantro relish!  And don’t forget the most important part!!!  A squeeze of a fresh lime to top it off.  I use a WHOLE 1/2 of a lime on mine!!  I love all that limey goodness!!

And WHALLA!!!!  Semi-instant soup!! Super healthy!!!  Super Easy!!!

It’s like a little Fiesta in a bowl!!

Enjoy!!!

~*Peace, Love & Health*~

P.S.  This is a low fat, low sodium recipe.  You easily add some salt or garlic salt for extra flavor and top it with some crumbled queso fresco.  Just make it your own!!