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Mexican Chicken Soup With Cilantro Dumplings

Here's how you make Mexican Chicken Soup With Cilantro Dumplings
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 50m
  • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • FOR SOUP
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 fresh (1 ounce) jalapeno pepper (seeded and minced)
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (15 1/2 ounce) petite diced tomatoes (do not drain)
  • 1 can (15 ounce) black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 10 ounces frozen corn (2 cups)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • FOR DUMPLINGS
  • 1 cup biscuit baking mix
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/3 cup milk
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • FOR THE SOUP

  • Step 1: In a Dutch oven, saute chicken in 1 teaspoon oil until brown and no longer pink. Remove from pan and set aside.

  • Step 2: In the same pan, saute onion, chili powder and jalapeno in remaining oil until onion is tender. Return chicken to the pan and add the broth, tomatoes, beans and corn.

  • Step 3: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

  • FOR THE DUMPLINGS

  • Step 4: In a small bowl, combine the biscuit mix, cilantro and cumin. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in milk until just moistened.

  • Step 5: Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering soup. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering).

  • OPTIONAL: Garnish each bowl with a dollop of sour cream, some minced cilantro, and a slice of lime


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