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Smoky Tomato Chicken and Corn Soup

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Smoky tomato chicken and corn soup is an easy-to-make recipe with smoky spices, tender chicken, and sweet corn. Perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts about 1 lb
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup sweet corn frozen or fresh
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Lime wedges

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • 1 Cutting Board and Knife
  • 1 Measuring Spoons
  • 1 Wooden Spoon
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Two forks
  • 1 Ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano, and cook for 30 seconds to toast the spices and deepen the flavor.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and fire-roasted tomatoes, stirring to combine. Submerge the raw chicken breasts in the broth, cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  3. Remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the sweet corn. Let the soup simmer for another 5-7 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  4. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Notes

Top Tips

  1. Toast the Spices: Cooking the spices with the onion, garlic, and tomato paste for 30 seconds makes the soup more flavorful. It brings out the spices’ full potential.
  2. Use Fire-Roasted Tomatoes: If you can find fire-roasted tomatoes, they’ll add a natural smoky flavor. Regular diced tomatoes work too, but you can add a pinch more smoked paprika to boost the flavor.
  3. Don’t Overcook the Chicken: Simmer the chicken just until it reaches 165°F. Overcooking can make it dry, even in broth.
  4. Make It Your Own: Add toppings like diced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, or even a drizzle of hot sauce for extra flavor and texture.

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