Mexican Chicken Soup

 

Ingredients (6 servings):

500 g skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tbsp. taco seasoning mix
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 peppers
2 tomatoes
2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup water
500 ml chicken broth
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 175 degrees C. Lay chicken breasts onto a baking sheet and sprinkle with 1-tablespoon taco seasoning mix. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, cool and shred or cut into strips.

While the chicken is cooking, heat oil in a stockpot and cook the onions and celery until soft.

Stir in the water and chicken broth. Season with cumin, black pepper and remaining taco seasoning mix.

Simmer for 30 minutes for the flavors to mingle.

Add the tomatoes, cilantro and chicken, simmer for 5 more minutes.