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Mexicali Bean and Chicken Soup
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Mexicali Bean and Chicken Soup

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

866
Calories
51g
Protein
9g
Fat
141g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Tortilla 1 medium flour (45g) 140
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cup low sodium chicken stock
  • 1 cup onion
  • 8 oz skinless boneless chicken br
  • 14 oz canned tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cup spicy red chili beans
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper
  • 1 cup scallion
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup wisconsin jalapeno jack chee
  • 2 6-inch flour tortilla
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Directions

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In small, heavy gauge non-reactive saucepan, sweat onion in ¼ cup stock until onions are limp. Add chicken and remaining 1 ¾ cups stock, lower heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let chicken cool in stock. Remove from stock and cut into small dice; reserve. Strain broth; chill; defat; reserve. In large container with lid, mix strained poaching liquid, diced tomatoes with juice, beans, peppers, scallions and cilantro; mix well; cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. To serve: Ladle approximately 1 cup soup into bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon Jalapeno Jack dices. Top with 2 tablespoons crisp tortilla strips. Serve immediately.

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