Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 1/4 lb. chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 1/2 c. slivered onion (about 1 large)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 1/2 c. no-salt, low-fat chicken broth
  • 4 c. chopped zucchini
  • 1 1/2 c. frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
  • 1 Tbsp. minced pickled jalapeno peppers
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. dried whole oregano
  • 1 (14 oz.) can no salt added whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. (2 1/2 oz.) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

Method

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well.
  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add cumin mixture, chicken, onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes.
  • Add broth and next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Ladle into soup bowls; top with cheese.
  • Yields 15 cups.