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Spicy Chicken Soup

Spicy Chicken Soup

A warm and comforting spicy chicken soup, perfect for chilly days or whenever you crave a flavorful and hearty meal.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 qt chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cups chopped carrots
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken breasts to the pot and cook for 3 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
  • Pour in chicken broth, then add chopped carrots, celery, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  • Remove chicken breasts, shred with two forks, and return shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in chopped cilantro and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

This soup is great for meal prepping and tastes even better the next day.