How’s the week going on for you? After watching Oscars over the weekend, I hope to finally convince the Husband to watch “Life of Pi”, since it has won quite a few awards.
Apart from that, I only watched it just so I could go “oohing” and “aahing” over the gowns, dresses and jewelry.
If you don’t know already — I’m not all about food 😉 Its still the center of my universe but garnishes are also important. And E channel is one of them 😉
While the glamorous people strutted down the red carpet comfortably — thanks to the weather here at West coast — let’s not forget what’s happening in the East coast.
It’s pouring cats and dogs over there — not rain, but inches of snow. And I hope the snow storm would die down soon. There’s only so much weather related turmoil we can cope in a span of a few months now.
Just the thought of snow makes me shiver — another reason why soups are dominating our menu for the past few weeks. Nothing like a bowl of simple and satisfying hot soup to rid cold, horrid temperatures.
Bring on spring already. It’s way overdue.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1/2 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1 oz (28g) taco seasoning
- 2 fillets of chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 15oz cooked black beans
- 3 cups low sodium organic chicken broth
- 1 cup finely chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup baby kale leaves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- salt (if needed)
- black pepper, to taste
For garnish — chopped fresh cilantro, avocados and lemon wedges.
Directions:
- Heat a large saucepan on medium. Once heated, add olive oil. Saute chopped onions and carrots until onions are fragrant and carrots, softens.
- Add ginger + garlic paste with tomato + paste. Saute until tomato softens.
- Add sliced chicken breasts and taco seasoning. Stir to coat chicken with seasonings and ingredients.
- Dump in cooked black beans and organic chicken broth. Bring to simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Use a fork to shred any large pieces of chicken breasts. Add chopped bell peppers, baby kale leaves and lemon juice.
- Stir and remove from heat. Serve it up hot, topped with chopped fresh cilantro, avocados and lemon wedges on the side 🙂
Now that we have food, covered — I want to tell you what I have in my mind these days.
Movies.
Does it have anything to do with the fact that we are traveling and temporarily camping out here in Los Angeles?
Here’s hoping we are not smitten bitten by the “glamorous” world 😉
What is your guilty pleasure? Apart from “food” of course 🙂
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A beautiful soup! So enjoyable.
Cheers,
Rosa
Rosa — thank you so much, my friend 🙂
I agree that Spring is overdue – i’m ready for warm weather, sunshine + lots of time outside. =) This soup looks SO good – I could go for a bowl right now!
amy @ fearless homemaker recently posted..Whole Wheat Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Amy — I’m afraid Spring is just not getting all the attention again this year. Sigh.
This looks so tasty and like the perfect way to beat the chill! Can’t wait to try it!
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Kelly — Thanks my dear, let me know how it tastes 🙂
Taco soups are always so comforting. Love that you snuck kale in there!
Alyssa (Everyday Maven) recently posted..20 Healthy Taco Recipes for Taco Tuesday
Alyssa — thank you my friend 🙂
This hearty soup is filled with such good flavors and healthy ingredients, Kiran – definitely one my family would devour. I am ready for spring, too!
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another comforting soup! I like the greens in there, i take in every opportunity possible as well 🙂 talking about guilty pleasure – i love watching E! in PJs, no makeup & sweat pants all day
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Dixya — I know! Hopefully I’ll get out of this “soup” phase soon. And can I say, how much I love your guilty pleasure 😉
Hi Kiran,
Beautiful soup!
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Love these flavors, Kiran! I think this soup needs to be dinner sometime very soon :).
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Laura — thank you my dear. Do make it and let me know how it taste!
I am with you on Spring, it needs to come here already. Your Taco soup sounds so perfect for this nasty wet and cold weather!
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Nik — make it to keep you warm in this cold winter. Brrr!
My favorite soup ever! Your bowls are adorable!!
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Anna — oh, thanks my friend. The colorful bowls are from Anthropologie. And thanks to them, I’m broke.
I told my husband the same, I want to watch Life of Pi! It’s hard to tell what kind of movie it is and it sounds interesting. LA is fun! I hope you are having good time there. And the chicken taco soup… oh yum! I can have this for lunch or dinner any day!
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Nami — I wish we were neighbors. I wouldn’t have counted on our spouse and whisked you away to watch Life of Pi 😉
You should watch Life of Pi. Thou we have the book, the special effect in the movie was amazing. Some parts were added into the movie which the book didn’t have it.
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Pepy — I can’t wait to watch!
love the chunky aspect to the soup with all the chicken and veggies! It looks so comforting
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Jessica — thanks my friend, and hope you are doing well 🙂
Such a beautiful and I am sure delicious soup!! 🙂
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Stunning clicks. Beautiful soup Kiran!
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The soup looks very comforting for these last few days of winter.
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Lail — it soothes my soul!
Your pictures want to make me dive into those cups/mugs (which are gorgeous too, by way !)
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This soup is so pretty!! And I can only imagine how comforting! YUM.
Aimee @ ShugarySweets recently posted..Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers
Aimee — thanks a lot! I’m soothing my bruised ego (thanks to winter) with a lot of soups lately.
This sounds so hearty and satisfying! Your photos are beautiful.
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Kiran that does look very comforting and homey! I love the recipe and pictures warm me up just by looking at them. We dont have that harsh weather in TN but it’s cold. Stay warm! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your day!
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Sandra — We don’t have a harsh winter too, but it gets pretty chilly and windy in the evenings. Stay warm and have a great week!
Ooooo, pretty!
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Such a delicious warming soup! Love the photo’s too! 🙂
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Great looking soup. I love kale but it’s hard to be original with it. The weather here is pretty cold, not inches of snow but biting wind. Perfect for your soup. GG
GG — we are experiencing similar chilly weather. I like to treat kale the same as spinach. I throw a bunch in soups, stews, smoothies etc.
An amazing, tasty & very much a complete meal in a bowl!
I dig this tasty soup so much! yummy yum! I must make this tonight!
Sophie — thank you my friend, and I hope you enjoyed the soup!
Your photos are exquisite my friend, food never looked so good 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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What a lovely soup recipe! This is definitely perfect for these chilly last few weeks of winter…
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Kiersten — it sure has been too chilly these days. I hope to see spring flowers before summer. Fingers crossed!
Oh yes, I’m desperate for some warmer weathers. Such great flavours in this soup!
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Kathryn — thank you and I concur with you about the weather. Enough already 😀
This looks wonderful and yes, BRING ON SPRING! 🙂 I have been craving warm weather since winter came. 🙂
Julia — 🙂
How do you like LA? I lived there for 4 years, and I really miss it. I haven’t seen life of Pi, but hope to soon.
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Natasha — Too busy for me. Everyone is fighting their way on freeways 😀 Apart from that, I’m having a blast exploring LA 🙂
it’s been so rainy here in the NYC area.. gloomy like every single day. I hear ya, food is the center of our universe, but we need the garnishes – well put. Love this taco soup, my brother makes something similar in his vitamix . i have to buy that machine… it’s awesome. gorg pics. 🙂
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Honey — I need a vitamix. But I can’t justify the price with the Hubby 😉
Enjoy your vacay!
I LOVE soup. I could eat it any time of the year but especially in weather like you are having.Those are great cups, and well if they arent you make them look good with your camera anyway
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Tania — haha, thanks my dear. Those cups definitely are cute and did most of the job 😉