SW CHICKEN SOUP W/ ZUCCHINI, CORN & GREEN CHILES

SW Chicken Soup w/ Zucchini, Corn & Green Chiles image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S @DailyInspiration

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon(s) butter
2 cup(s) diced zucchini
1/2 cup(s) green onions, white and light green parts (save darker tops as a garnish)
1/2 cup(s) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (or canned, drained)
2 cup(s) chicken stock
1 cup(s) diced rotisserie chicken
1 cup(s) thawed frozen corn
2 tablespoon(s) fresh cilantro, minced
1/4 cup(s) canned diced green chilies
salt and pepper to taste
1 package(s) 3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, chilled and diced

Steps:

Saute diced zucchini and onions in butter over medium heat in a dutch oven until the onion softens.
Add tomato and cook a few more minutes. Add stock, chicken, corn, and chiles. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Add cilantro (and chop extra for garnish) and diced cream cheese. Allow cheese to melt and incorporate into soup.
Serve soup with chopped green onions and additional cilantro. Serve with corn tortillas if you prefer.