5 HEARTY SOUP RECIPES

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra virgin)
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (softened)
• 1 medium Yellow Onion (diced)
• 1 tablespoon Garlic (minced (about 3 cloves))
• 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 can (15 oz) Corn (drained)
• 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 can (10 oz) Rotel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies (drained)
• 5 cups Chicken Broth
• 2 pieces (about 1 lb total) Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless)
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning
• 4 tablespoons Cream Cheese (cubed, about 2 oz)
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)

Instructions

1. Sauté Aromatics

   Heat the olive oil and butter in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3–4 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

2. Add Garlic

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for just 15 seconds, until fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.

   Time: PT0M15S

3. Build the Soup Base

   Add the tomato paste, drained corn, drained black beans, and drained Rotel. Pour in the chicken broth, then nestle the two raw chicken breasts into the liquid. Sprinkle with pepper, salt, and taco seasoning. Stir to combine.

   Time: PT2M

4. Simmer the Soup

   Cover the pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken breasts are fully cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).

   Time: PT20M

5. Cube the Chicken

   Remove the cooked chicken breasts with a slotted spoon and place on a cutting board. Cube into bite‑size pieces (or shred if preferred).

   Time: PT5M

6. Finish with Cheese

   Return the cubed chicken to the pot. Stir in the cubed cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Continue stirring over low heat until the cheeses melt completely, about 4–5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

7. Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with optional shredded cheese, diced tomato, a dollop of sour cream, sliced avocado, and crushed tortilla chips.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

15g

Fiber

5g