Ancho Chili and Chicken Soup
A slightly spicy chicken soup, packed full of hearty vegetables.
4 servingsServing size: 1 1/2 cupReady in 45 min

Ingredients
- 2 Ancho chili pepper, Dried, seeded and torn into pieces
- 1 cup Water
- 2 1/2 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- 2 stalk Celery, chopped
- 1 Onion, medium, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup Chicken, cooked and chopped
- 3/4 cup Carrots, chopped
- 1 tsp Oregano, dried
- 3/4 cup Chayote squash, chopped
Directions
- Place chilies in a hot medium skillet and cook for about 45 seconds until lightly toasted and fragrant. Cover with 1 cup boiling water and let stand for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine broth, celery, onion, chicken, carrots, and oregano in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Place chilies and liquid in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Add chili puree and chayote to broth mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes more. Serve.