Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. chicken breasts (bite-size pieces)
  • 1 3/4 c. water
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth (or broth from boiled chicken)
  • 1 or 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 (11 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • sweet red peppers, chopped
  • 1 c. salsa (maybe more, for taste)
  • 2 oz. cheese, shredded
  • garlic and onion, chopped
  • parsley, dill and cumin seed

Method

  • In saucepan, combine chicken broth, water, chicken and chili powder.
  • Bring to boiling.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer for 8 minutes.
  • Add corn.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes more.
  • Stir in salsa, red peppers, garlic, onion and spices; heat through.
  • To serve, ladle soup into bowls.
  • Top with cheese.