Baja Chicken Soup

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Baja chicken soup is a great weeknight soup. Fairly easy to make with plenty of flavor from the spices and fire roasted tomatoes.

Baja Chicken Soup in a white bowl on a gray plaid napkin on a faux concrete backdrop.

This chicken soup is full of flavor from the cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic. A splash of lime just for spunk. I really love this soup on a rainy day.

Baja Chicken Soup in a white bowl on a gray plaid napkin on a faux concrete backdrop.

Firstly, sauté the chicken with garlic and onion in a stock pot. Just need to brown the chicken on the outside. The chicken will cook the rest of the way in the 10 minutes simmer time.

Chicken being cooked in a skillet.

Secondly, once the chicken is browned add the cayenne, paprika, and cumin. Stir well as it will create a paste around the chicken. This really allows the spices to adhere to the chicken.

Chicken in a skillet with spices.

Thirdly, add in the fire roasted tomatoes, corn, and black beans. Regular canned tomatoes can be used but the fire roasted really adds flavor. Feel free to use any bean that you prefer.

Cilantro on top of soup.

Lastly, pour in chicken broth and water. Add extra water if there is not enough broth to the soup. Top with cilantro and bring to simmer for 10 minutes. The chicken will fully cook in this time frame.

Baja Chicken Soup in a white bowl on a gray plaid napkin on a faux concrete backdrop.

Once the chicken soup is done simmering. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve in a bowl topped with spring onions and fresh chopped cilantro. Other toppings like cotija cheese, avocado, or sour cream go great as well.

Baja Chicken Soup in a white bowl on a gray plaid napkin on a faux concrete backdrop.

Soups are great for raining days. I love to make this one to warm the soul. Allergy friendly soup that is gluten free and dairy free. Check out a few more fantastic soups in the list below.

Baja Chicken Soup in a white bowl on a gray plaid napkin on a faux concrete backdrop.

Make this chicken tomato style soup in the instant pot. I love making this in the instant pot as well to be able to keep warm.

Soup Recipes:

Baja Chicken Soup in a white bowl on a gray plaid napkin on a faux concrete backdrop.

Baja Chicken Soup

Jenne Kopalek
A chicken soup with a spicy base with chicken, corn, black beans, and tomatoes. Topped with avocado and spring onions.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breast; diced
  • 1 small white onion; diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic; minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can black beans; drained
  • 3 cans fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 can whole sweet corn; drained
  • 48 oz. chicken stock
  • 1/2 lime; juiced
  • 1 bundle of cilantro; chopped
  • 2 spring onions; sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups water

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, add in garlic and white onion with one tablespoon olive oil and cook over medium high heat. Sauté for about 3 minutes. Add in chicken and cook till chicken is browned. Add in cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir well.
  • Add in corn, black beans, and fire roasted tomatoes. Stir well combining all ingredients. Pour in chicken broth. Add 2 cups water (more water if you need more broth). Add in cilantro but reserve some for garnish. Pour in juice of half a lime. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add in salt and pepper and stir.
  • Serve topped with fresh chopped cilantro and spring onions.

Notes

You may use rotisserie chicken in the place of baked chicken to shorten time.
Keyword Baja, Chicken, Soup

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12 Comments

  1. I would add avocados to everything too. This is a great soup. It’s perfect for a quick qeeknight meal. I’ve pinned for later. Thanks.

  2. This looks delicious and easy to make! I’ve been at Texas Motor Speedway several times and had to sit through bad weather….now I’m more of a fan of watching the race from the couch 🙂

  3. love this recipe – I too love avocados and yes, I don’t mind ground beef in soup. LOL. BTW I’m curious what you got for a car? I just bought a Kia Sorrento last August and I love it!

  4. This soup looks delicious! I’ve been doing a low-carb thing and this would be perfect. I feel the same way about canned foods… tomato sauce, beans, and corn are just about the only things I buy in cans! Can’t wait to make this.

    1. Valentina, check out the guacamole soup and chicken lime soup. Both are on here and very low carb. You can remove the rice from the chicken lime soup and use any replacement.