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Spicy Chicken Mushroom Soup

Learn how to prepare a spicy chicken mushroom soup with dried chili peppers, a comforting and healthy dish.
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine homemade
Keyword chicken, comfort food, low carb, low carb soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 portions
Calories 215kcal
Author missblasco

Equipment

  • Regular pot

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 0.3 lb onion (150 g) 1 medium onion
  • 0.25 lb leek (100 g) 1 leek
  • 0.3 lb mushrooms (150 g) white mushrooms
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or butter
  • 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 0.3 lb spinach (100 g) fresh or frozen

Instructions

  • Sauté the chicken: Sauté the chicken strips in olive oil until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Sauté the vegetables: In the same oil, sauté the onion and leek. Season with salt and let them sweat (poach) until translucent and soft.
  • Add mushrooms: Stir in the mushrooms, cut into quarters.
  • Combine: Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and stir well to combine the flavors.
  • Spice it up: Season with another pinch of salt, then add the turmeric and ground chili (guindilla). Be careful not to let the spices burn, as they can become bitter.
  • Simmer: Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  • Final touch: Add the fresh spinach (optional) during the last minute of cooking. Once wilted, it's ready to serve.

Notes

  • Make it a meal: If you want this soup to be a standalone main dish, simply increase the amount of chicken per serving.
  • Meal Prep: This can be prepared in advance, but remember to add the spinach (or Swiss chard) at the very last moment before serving to keep it fresh and vibrant.
  • Adjust the heat: Feel free to adjust the spicy kick to your liking. You can omit the chili entirely and experiment with other spices if you prefer.
  • Perfect for dinner: This dish is ideal for a warm, comforting healthy dinner.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 617mg | Potassium: 848mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3774IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg