This has become my absolute favorite chicken soup! And with all of it’s healthy nutrients, it’s not just for colds! You’ll be amazed when you read all of the heath properties of these ingredients!
Be sure to make a large batch for all of your family – and keep them healthy as God intended!
- 32 oz chicken broth (may substitute vegetable broth)
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless cut into bite size pieces
- 1 c green onions chopped
- 1 1/12 tsp garlic clove minced
- 10 cherry tomatoes chopped
- 1 c black beans and corn mix (I buy this in the freezer section)
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (you may substitute jalapenos or red pepper flakes)
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 Tbsp lime juice (I use fresh squeezed)
- 1/3 c fresh cilanto chopped
- 3 avocados peeled and diced
- 1 c crispy corn tortilla strips (optional: from the produce or salad section)
- Boil chicken broth in a large pan.
- Add chicken and boil until cooked through - about 10 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients: excluding lime juice, cilantro and avocado.
- Continue cooking about 20 minutes.
- Add lime juice and cook one more minute.
- Garnish individual servings with cilantro, avocado, and tortilla strips. (Do not garnish any soup you are freezing - just adjust the ingredients accordingly)
- Optional: Cook in a crock-pot for about 4 -5 hours on medium.
Chicken: protein for muscle growth, boosts your mood, prevents bone loss, promotes healthy teeth, increases your energy level.
Onions: improve immunity, fight infection, regulate blood sugar, reduces inflammation, fight allergies.
Garlic: detoxes the body, boosts immune function, lowers blood pressure, fights colds and flu.
Tomatoes: interfere with chemical unions needed to create carcinogens, heart health, regulate fat in the blood.
Black Beans: protein and fiber, aid digestion, regulate blood sugar.
Cumin: antioxidants, protects against memory loss, reduces blood glucose.
Cayenne Pepper: cleanses the body, anti-fungal, digestive aid.
Cilantro: cleanses the body of toxic metals, anti-anxiety benefits, antioxidant, high in vitamins A and K, fights diabetes
Avocados: help clear arteries by lowering bad cholesterol, acts as an antioxidant, block many carcinogens, healthy fat for the heart and brain
Enjoy your homemade health!
I love the addition of avocado! Looks delicious!
Thank you Jodi! If you try it, let me know how it turns out – and if you make any improvements!