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Mango Verde Chicken Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A vibrant and flavorful soup combining tender chicken, wild rice, and fresh mango with a spicy verde twist. Perfect for a comforting yet tropical meal.

Ingredients

Main

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large chicken breasts (1 pound) chicken breasts (cut through the equator to create 2 thin fillets)
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice blend
  • 1 15 oz. can black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 15 oz. can fire roasted tomatoes (with juices)
  • 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 zucchini zucchini (sliced and quartered)
  • 1 13.5 oz. can coconut milk (lite is fine)
  • 1 cup mild salsa verde
  • 1 large mango (roughly chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

Garnish

  • to taste chopped mangos (a MUST!)
  • to taste cilantro
  • to taste lime juice

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a large pot, sear chicken on both sides for 2 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  • Add broth and rice, bring to boil, then simmer 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender. Remove chicken and let cool.
  • Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, and sauce to the pot with rice, simmer 20-30 minutes until rice is tender, stirring often.
  • Shred chicken, add back to the pot with zucchini and bell peppers, cook 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning with lime, sugar, or hot sauce as desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh cilantro and extra mango.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, Mango, verde