Tex-Mex Chicken Soup (paleo)
To be honest, I LOVE anything that is Mexican food related. Growing up in California spoiled me in many ways, one was the amazing Mexican food. As an adult I tried Tex-Mex and love that almost as much. I am always thinking of ways to make soup more appealing to my husband, who is not naturally a soup lover...right? I don't understand it.
This recipe comes together in one pot and is super tasty. The whole family will enjoy it. You can bump up the heat if you like or leave it more spicy, not so much hot. You can double the recipe and freeze it for an easy weeknight dinner. It is very versatile.
Ingredients
- 2 whole2 whole2 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, bite size pieces
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
- 6 pieces6 pieces6 pieces Bacon, chopped
- .5 head.5 head.5 head Cauliflower, riced
- 4 cups4 cups4 cups Chicken Stock
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Onion, any color, diced
- 2 whole2 whole2 whole Carrots, diced
- 2 pieces2 pieces2 pieces Celery, diced
- .5 whole.5 whole.5 whole Bell Pepper, any color, diced
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Sea Salt
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Black Pepper
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Avocado
Process
- In a Dutch oven or large pot, add 1/2 of the oil in the pot, cook the bacon until just crispy, about 7 minutes.
- Remove from pan, place on plate to drain.
- Add the remaining oil and chicken to the pot and cook until done, about 10 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower, onion, carrots, celery, bell pepper and cook for 7-8 minutes, add oil if needed so they don't stick to bottom of the pot.
- Pour the chicken broth and coconut milk into the pot and add all the spices.
- Stir well put the lid on and let cook for 10 minutes.
- Add bacon back into pot.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with cilantro and avocado.
Notes
You can use chicken bone broth or vegetable broth for the chicken stock if desired. Sour cream and scallions are nice if you like.
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About This Recipe
This is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 182 |
Fat: | 11 g |
Carbohydrates: | 3 g |
Protein: | 16 g |
Cholesterol: | 34 g |
Sodium: | 727 mg |
Fiber: | 1 g |
Sugars: | 2 g |
Calculated per serving. |
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