Mexican style minestrone. Picante sauce adds a zesty burst of flavor that makes this minestrone-style stew especially tasty. Here's a casual, comforting dish that's great for friends or family. Picante sauce adds a zesty burst of flavor that makes this minestrone-style stew especially tasty..
Perfect for cool days and probably even warm ones. The flavor is wonderful and it's so easy to make! This recipe comes fro m BH&G's Better Than Mom's Slow Cooker Recipes. You can have Mexican style minestrone using 12 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Mexican style minestrone
- You need of Boneless skinless chicken breast diced.
- It's of can of fire roasted diced tomatoes.
- You need of can of chipotle sauce.
- You need of can whole kernel corn.
- You need of diced leeks.
- You need of diced Anaheim peppers (with seeds).
- It's of can of dark red kidney beans with juice.
- It's of dried pasta.
- Prepare of olive oil.
- Prepare of Mexican seasoning. ( cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and chili powder).
- It's of Chicken stock.
- Prepare of sour cream ( optional).
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a medium pot or Dutch oven. Take out the skin and chop them. Heat the butter and fry the onions for a few seconds. It's like a good ol' homemade minestrone soup (<— my go-to classic recipe) just kicked up a few notches with some mexican inspired flair.
Mexican style minestrone step by step
- Season diced chicken breast with the Mexican seasoning. Coat well..
- Brown seasoned chicken with olive oil in stock pot until cooked through and no longer pink..
- Once chicken is done add leeks and peppers. Cook about 5 additional minutes..
- Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT PASTA..
- Bring to a boil and reduce heat. SImmer 15 to 30 minutes until liquid has reduced and has started to thicken..
- Add dry pasta at this point. Simmer until pasta is cooked through. (About 7 minutes)..
- Serve in deep bowl. Garnish with sour cream optional..
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