Mexican Shrimp-and-Chicken Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 cups water
1 tsp chili powder
5 tsp fresh lemon juice, divided
1/2 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 (6-oz) skinned chicken breast halves
2 (16-oz) cans fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 large garlic clove, sliced
1 1/2 lb red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 1/2 lb)
3/4 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Place cumin in a Dutch oven; cook over medium heat 30 seconds or until toasted. Add water, chili powder, 3 teaspoons lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, oregano, chicken, broth, bay leaves, and garlic; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from pan; place chicken in a bowl, and chill 15 minutes. Strain broth mixture through a sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Remove chicken from bones; shred. Discard bones; set meat aside.
Return broth mixture to pan. Add potatoes; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Add beans; simmer 5 minutes. Add chicken and shrimp; simmer 3 minutes or until shrimp are done. Remove from heat; stir in 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, onions, and cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	224.72 Kcal (941 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.23g	14%
Cholesterol	30.9mg	10%
Sodium	709.21mg	30%
Potassium	538.1mg	11%
Total Carbs	29.11g	10%
Sugars	2.19g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.31g	13%
Protein	8.08g	16%
Vitamin C	13.1mg	22%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	51.3mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	94.3 Kcal (395 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.87g	14%
Cholesterol	12.96mg	10%
Sodium	297.6mg	30%
Potassium	225.8mg	11%
Total Carbs	12.22g	10%
Sugars	0.92g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.39g	13%
Protein	3.39g	16%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	22%
Iron	0.8mg	11%
Calcium	21.5mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
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