Spicy Mexican Chicken and Corn Soup

Before I do anything else, I want to share this easy and delicious Spicy Mexican Chicken and Corn Soup. I whipped it up quickly last week, and we all agreed it's a recipe anyone can master. It's perfect for any season, bringing summer vibes to wintry days and keeping winter chills at bay.

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SPICY MEXICAN CHICKEN AND CORN SOUP

INGREDIENTS:

METHOD:

1. Melt butter; add olive oil to a large saucepan. Add cumin, smoked paprika and stir-fry
2. Add chopped onion, garlic, chili and ginger. Sauté until soft and caramelised
3. Add chicken pieces and brown until golden colour
4. Add both tins of tomatoes
5. Add tomato paste
6. Add stock
7. Add sugar
8. Season with a good grating of black pepper
9. Bring to a boil, turn down the heat and simmer gently until the chicken is ready to fall off the bone. Remove the bones and skin, if desired.
10. Add corn kernels.  Cook for 5 minutes, then add kidney beans and Origanum; sauté until piping hot.
11. If your soup is too thick, thin it slightly by adding more chicken stock.

TO SERVE:

Ladle soup into bowls. Now pile a spoonful of tomato salsa onto the soup, then the avocado, then a good scoop of grated cheese, a healthy dollop of sour cream, and a good pinch of cilantro.

The salsas will cool the heat down without diminishing the robust flavours.

I served our soup with crusty garlic bread, but you may serve yours with Tortilla chips.

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TOMATO SALSA

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AVOCADO SALSA

Lightly mix all the ingredients as above and serve in a separate bowl

Bon Appetito Amigo

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I just completed a Gordon Ramsay Masterclass, and he blew me away. The person we see on television is not the guy I got to know in his kitchen. He is a master chef, inspiring, clever and a true professional. He is passionate about food, fresh ingredients and, above all, not wasting. The kicker for me was the respect he shows every ingredient he uses. I just bought myself a copy of Gordon Ramsay's Home Cooking: Everything You Need to Know to Make Fabulous Food. I can't wait to receive it. The Mexican Chicken Soup with Corn was inspired by one of his recipes.

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