SOUTHWEST CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER

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This is an easy soup to make. I tend to eye everything when I am cooking, so these amounts are appox. Every time I make this, it doesn't last very long... it has become a favorite in my home.

Provided by Catherine Badowski

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 Tbsp butter
1/2 large white onion (medium chop)
1 large celery stalk (medium chop)
5 c chicken stock
2 medium red potatoes (1 inch cubes)
1 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
2 c frozen corn
1 can(s) green chiles, diced
2 c mexican blend shredded cheese
1 lb chicken tenders or breasts (cubed)
1 roasted red pepper (jarred is fine, diced)
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 c half and half
fresh cilantro or parsley (your personal preference)
dash(es) hot sauce

Steps:

  • 1. saute chopped onion and celery with butter in large soup pot over medium heat until onions are translucent and celery is tender.
  • 2. add chicken stock, potatoes, poultry seasoning, chili powder, and salt and pepper (to taste). Bring to boil, about ten minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • 3. lower heat and add corn, cook until corn is heated through.
  • 4. remove roughly 2 cups of soup mixture and puree in blender, add back to cooking pot.
  • 5. add raw chicken, green chiles, roasted red pepper, half and half, cheese and cilantro. cook until chicken is cooked.
  • 6. add hot sauce to taste and serve topped with mexican cheese.

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