Here’s a fully anti-inflammatory Chicken Fajita Soup —bright, nourishing, and easy to make.
🌿 Anti-Inflammatory Chicken Fajita Soup
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Base
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow or green bell pepper, sliced
Broth & body
- 1 can (14–15 oz) crushed tomatoes (no added sugar)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richness)
Anti-inflammatory spices 🌶️
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½–1 tsp chili powder (to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt (to taste, keep moderate)
Fresh finish
- Juice of 1–2 limes
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Toppings (highly recommended)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Plain Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream)
- Extra cilantro
- Lime wedges
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Sear the chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
- Season chicken lightly with salt + pepper
- Sear 3–4 minutes per side (doesn’t need to be fully cooked)
- Remove and set aside
2. Build flavor
- In the same pot, sauté onion + bell peppers for 5 minutes
- Add garlic and cook 30–60 seconds
3. Add spices
- Stir in cumin, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, oregano, black pepper
- Let toast for ~30 seconds (this boosts flavor + benefits)
4. Simmer
- Add crushed tomatoes, broth, and tomato paste
- Return chicken to pot
- Simmer 20–25 minutes
5. Shred chicken
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, return to soup
6. Finish
- Stir in fresh lime juice
- Taste and adjust salt/spice
- Turn off heat and add cilantro
🍲 Serve
Ladle into bowls and top with:
- Sliced avocado 🥑
- Greek yogurt
- Fresh herbs + lime
💡 Why this version is anti-inflammatory
- Uses olive oil instead of processed oils
- Includes turmeric + black pepper (boosts absorption)
- Packed with fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats
- Avoids processed seasoning packets and excess dairy
🔄 Optional upgrades
- Add black beans for extra fiber
- Toss in spinach or kale at the end
- Use bone broth for added gut support
- Make it spicier with fresh jalapeño