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

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.