Fajitas Soup

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Ready In: 45 Minutes

Servings: 8

This soup came about as a result of a flavor that I enjoy the fajita and I wanted to share that flavor in my soups so I tired it and brought it to work - it was a hit I hope you enjoy it as well!! Feliz Navidad

Ingredients:

14 oz 3 pepper (pict sweet brand for fajita)

1 cup onion (diced)

1 1/2 cup celery (sliced )

1 cup mushrooms (sliced)

3/4 cup red bell pepper (sliced in 1/4 x1/2 strips)

3 tbsps garlic (rough chopped)

14 1/2 oz del monte diced tomatoes with zesty jalapenos

15 1/2 oz goya black beans

29 oz chicken broth (2 tins college inn)

7 oz corn and black bean (pict sweet with mexican seasoning)

1 bay leaf

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp corriander

2 tsps cilantro

1 packet sazon goya con azafran (mexican spice packet)

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper (coarsely ground fresh)

2 cups chicken (pre cooked sliced chicken, beef or turkey any will work or left over)

toppers

rice ( i used forbidden black rice but any would do)

tortilla chips

sour cream

guacamole sauce

cheese

Directions:

1. In a large soup pot add 1 tsp olive oil add onion, garlic, celery, mushrooms and fresh bell pepper. Saute until onion is clear approximately 5 minutes.
2. Add Tomatoes, chicken stock, beans and bay leaf cook for 15 minutes.
3. Add spices and frozen peppers and corn. Add black beans and meat. Cook for 25 -40 minutes over medium heat. Check for seasoning - add more heat if you like add more cilantro, cumin etc - this is really all about your desired level of taste - make it yours)
4. Serve in a large bowl with your favorite mexican toppings - enjoy
5. Feliz Navidad - a great change from the american standard!

By RecipeOfHealth.com