Best Comfy Essentials Spicy Cheesy Chicken Soup Recipes

SPICY CHICKEN SOUP

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This Tex-Mex inspired Spicy Chicken Soup is bursting with rich, deep flavor from the spices added. It's hearty, and deliciously comforting.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes
3 teaspoons onion powder
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion (, chopped)
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon paste ((or 3 bullion cubes))
8 ounces salsa (, your favorite kind)
14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes (, undrained)
4 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 Tablespoon granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
15 ounce can corn ((or frozen), drained)
16 ounce can chili beans
3/4 cup sour cream
Cilantro, shredded cheese, and avocado for soup garnish

Steps:

In a large pot over medium heat, combine water, chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder and bouillon.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and shred.
In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until slightly browned.
Stir in salsa, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, chili powder, cumin, corn, chili beans, shredded chicken, and 3 1/2 cups of the reserved water. Simmer 30 minutes.
Stir in sour cream. Taste and add extra salt, or additional seasonings, if needed.
Garnish with cilantro, cheese, avocado, crushed tortilla chips, or whatever you like!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 1567 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESE CHICKEN SOUP

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Kids won't think twice about eating the vegetables that are incorporated into this creamy and cheesy soup. -LaVonne Lundgren, Sioux City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
3-1/2 cups water
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced potatoes, drained
1 lb. Velveeta, cubed
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, combine the first 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in cheese just until melted (do not boil). If desired, top with minced fresh chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 1464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CHICKEN CHEESE SOUP

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-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil and butter until tender. Stir in the flour until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in the tomatoes, corn and chilies; bring to a boil. Add chicken. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add the milk, cheese and cumin. Cook and stir until cheese is melted (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 1037mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.