MEXICAN CHICKEN AND CHEESE SOUP

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I crave this cheesy, delicious soup, packed with chicken, peppers and Mexican spices. You could kick it up with cayenne pepper if you like it hot!

Provided by stonecoldcrazy

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
3 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1/3 cup red pepper, chopped
1/3 cup green pepper, chopped
1/3 cup yellow pepper, chopped
5 cups chicken stock
1 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 cup water
4 teaspoons flour
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • Saute garlic, onion and peppers in olive oil until soft.
  • In a soup pot, heat chicken broth and stir in tomato sauce, Worcestershire, chili powder, cumin and coriander.
  • Add chicken and veggies.
  • Bring to boil, reduce to simmer, approximately 20 minutes.
  • Mix flour and water, whisk into soup and bring back to a boil. (omit this step if you don't want a thicker soup).
  • Stir in sour cream and cheese and cook until smooth.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with more shredded cheese on top or crispy tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 56.1, Sodium 798.1, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 7, Protein 20.4

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