Spicy Chicken and Red Pepper Soup

Spicy chicken and red pepper soup is all your recommended daily intake of vitamin A and vitamin C in just one bowl! Warming, sweet and of a creamy texture this is a comforting recipe guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.

Folks, if you're feeling down, this spicy chicken soup recipe is going to perk you right back up again!

It’s not overly spicy, this spicy chicken and red pepper soup, no I think I've got it just right!

The Chinese five-spice powder gives it just enough heat to give it that warming feeling, as it slips down.

Packed with flavours, this soup is the perfect pick-me-up on a cold winters day. One spoonful, and you'll feel instantly comforted.

This is a simple yet nourishing bowl of soup with a lovely sweetness from the red peppers that means you’ll want to make it again and again!

We're still on soups here at the moment, as you can see but....

I actually made a new salad recipe last week!

And, here in Scotland, whilst the temperature is still in single digits, it’s definitely got ever so slightly warmer (well above freezing anyway 😉 )

So fingers crossed we could be seeing ourselves heading into Spring soon - and some salads!

You know, it’s the dark mornings which I’m not a fan of more than anything. I can deal with the cold.

I like to get up really early to start getting things done for the day or to head off to the gym and I love to see the sunrise but sunrise generally doesn't happen here until about 8am at the moment.

So, if I'm in the gym, I miss it.

Maybe it’s the colour of this soup that's reminding me of the sunrise, hence me mentioning it?

So, here's hoping you enjoy this first spicy chicken and red pepper soup recipe, as we move into year two, of neishealthymeals! 🙂

Why You'll Love This Spicy Chicken And Red Pepper Soup Recipe

• Rich in Vitamins: you'll get all your recommended daily intake of vitamin A and vitamin C in just one bowl of this healthy spicy chicken red pepper soup.
• Perfectly Balanced Heat: The Chinese five-spice powder adds just the right amount of warmth without being overly spicy. Make this soup your own by altering the amount of chinese 5 spice powder to suit your own taste.
• Soothing Texture: It's got a creamy consistency which gives a soothing and satisfying experience.
• Natural Sweetness: The red peppers give a lovely sweetness that complement the overall taste.
• Simple and Nourishing: It's made from scratch with fresh ingredients, making this easy-to-prepare soup both healthy and delicious.

Ingredients

• Chicken Breasts
• Chinese 5 Spice Powder
• Red Peppers
• Red Onion
• Olive Oil
• Fresh Ginger
• Garlic Cloves
• Ground Cumin
• Ground Coriander
• Sweet Potato
• Chicken Stock / Chicken Broth
• Freshly Grated Salt And Black Pepper
• Spring Onions - optional for garnish

See recipe card for quantities.

How To Make Spicy Red Pepper Soup

Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this spicy chicken and red pepper soup recipe:

1. Coat the chicken breast in the Chinese 5 spice powder.
2. Grill the chicken breast under a medium heat. Be careful not to burn it. Once cooked allow it to cool. Cut into thin strips.
3. Place the peppers skin-side up along with the quartered red onion slices in a grill pan and cook them close to the heat until the peppers are charred. Once charred, remove the pan from the heat, let the peppers cool slightly, then peel off and discard their skins.
4. In a large saucepan gently heat the oil, and sauté the ginger, garlic, ground cumin and ground coriander.
5. Add the chopped potato, peppers, onions and chicken stock. Bring to the boil and then turn down to simmer for 3 minutes.
6. Blend the soup in a blender or food processor.
7. Return the soup to the saucepan, stir in the chicken strips and season to taste.
8. Serve in bowls garnished with the finely chopped spring onions.

Equipment

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• Saucepans
• Measuring spoons
• Kitchen scale
• Kitchen knives
• Measuring jug
• Chopping board
• Wooden spoon
• Blender
• Soup ladle

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FAQ's

How Many Calories Are In This Spicy Chicken Soup?

There are 278 calories per serving.

Can I Make This With Leftover Chicken?

Yes you can easily use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken. You just need to omit step 2 from the recipe instructions.

Is This Easy Spicy Chicken Red Pepper Soup Gluten-Free?

Yes this soup is a great gluten-free option.

How To Store?

This soup will store for 2-3 days in the fridge.

Can I Freeze?

Yes you can freeze this soup. Portion the soup into air-tight containers, once it's cooled, then freeze.

How To Reheat This Soup?

If frozen, defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating. You can either reheat this on the stove top or in the microwave.

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📋 Spicy Chicken and Red Pepper Soup Recipe

Spicy chicken and red pepper soup is all your recommended daily intake of vitamin A and vitamin C in just one bowl.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time50 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings: 4

Calories: 278kcal

Author: Neil

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Equipment

• Saucepans
• Measuring spoons
• Kitchen scale
• Kitchen knives
• Measuring jug
• Chopping board
• Wooden spoon
• Blender
• Soup ladle

Ingredients

• 175 g chicken breast
• 1 tablespoon Chinese 5 spice powder
• 3 medium sized red peppers , cut in half with their seeds removed
• 1 medium red onion cut into quarter slices
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• A thumb sized piece of ginger (about 15g worth), grated
• 2 garlic cloves , peeled and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 large sweet potato peeled and chopped
• 1 litre chicken stock
• Salt and pepper
• 2 spring onions finely chopped for garnish

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

• Coat the chicken breast in the Chinese 5 spice powder
• Grill the chicken breast under a medium heat, being careful not to burn it. Once cooked allow it to cool before cutting the cooked chicken breasts into thin strips.
• Place the peppers skin side up with the quartered red onion slices in a grill pan and grill both close to the heat to chargrill them. Once the peppers are charred remove the grill pan from the heat, then once the peppers are cool enough to handle remove and discard their skins.
• In a large saucepan heat the oil, and over a low heat, gently sauté the ginger, garlic, ground cumin and ground coriander for 2 – 3 minutes.
• Add the chopped potato, peppers, onions and chicken stock. Bring to the boil and then turn down to simmer for 3 minutes.
• Blend the soup in a blender or food processor.
• Return the soup to the saucepan, stir in the chicken strips and season to taste.
• Serve in bowls garnished with the finely chopped spring onions.

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Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.2g | Protein: 18.3g | Fat: 9.1g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Cholesterol: 35.6mg | Sodium: 423.1mg | Fiber: 5.1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 8950IU | Vitamin C: 165mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3.1mg

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