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Mouthwatering detox southwest chicken soup with avocado and vegetables

Detox Southwest Chicken Soup


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  • Author: Adriana_01
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 (1.5 cups each) 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Detox Southwest Chicken Soup is a low-calorie, anti-inflammatory recipe packed with lean protein, veggies, and spices—perfect for a 3-day cleanse or healthy weight loss.


Ingredients

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  • pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cans (4.5 oz each) Old El Paso chopped green chiles
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 3 quarts (12 cups) chicken stock or bone broth
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2½ cups sliced carrots
  • 4 cups chopped green cabbage
  • 3 cups small broccoli florets
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced (for garnish)
  • 1½ teaspoons sea salt (adjust to taste)
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics
    In a large 6–8 quart soup pot, heat olive oil over medium. Add chopped onions and garlic. Cook for 5–6 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Add Base Ingredients
    Stir in chicken breasts (whole), green chiles, fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken stock, carrots, cumin, red pepper, turmeric, and sea salt. Bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Simmer the Soup
    Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  4. Shred Chicken
    Remove chicken breasts and place on a cutting board. Let cool slightly, then shred using two forks.
  5. Add Remaining Vegetables
    Add cabbage and broccoli to the soup. Simmer for another 8–10 minutes until just tender.
  6. Return Chicken & Finish
    Stir shredded chicken back into the pot. Simmer 2 more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Serve
    Ladle into bowls and garnish with diced avocado. Optional: a squeeze of lime, fresh cilantro, or more chili flakes.

Notes

  • Storage: Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.
  • Freezing Tip: Freeze without avocado and add fresh when serving.
  • Broth Reduction: If soup base thickens too much, add 1–2 cups hot water and re-season.
  • Low Point Version (WW): Omit olive oil and avocado for a nearly zero-point soup.
  • Kid-Friendly: Use mild green chiles and skip red pepper flakes.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup, Detox
  • Method: One-Pot
  • Cuisine: American, Southwest

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Per 1.5 Cups
  • Calories: 252 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 315 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 21 g
  • Cholesterol: 54 mg