TEXAS CHOWDER

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I love soups of all types and on a cold day I had a hankerin' for a good chowder but couldn't find a recipe that satisfied my craving so to speak, so I created this one. This is a spiced up version of a chicken, corn and potato chowder with a definite Tex-Mex influence. I used peppers that I had grown myself and frozen for use in soups. Enjoy!

Provided by Regina Knott @rknotthere

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 1/2 pound(s) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless cubed
1 tablespoon(s) butter
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1/2 cup(s) yellow onion, diced
3 clove(s) fresh garlic, chopped
1 stick(s) celery, diced
1 - red bell pepper, diced
1-2 - fresno peppers, or jalapenos diced or more for extra spice
4 - roasted anaheim peppers, seeded, peeled and diced or a small can of green chilis
1 can(s) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion
4 can(s) chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) chili powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried
1/4 teaspoon(s) cilantro, dried
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1/4 teaspoon(s) cumin
2 - medium russet potatoes peeled and cubed into 1 inch cubes
1 1/2 cup(s) frozen corn
1 cup(s) milk
1 jar(s) 15 oz cheeze whiz
1 - 8 oz cream cheese softened
1 tablespoon(s) corn starch

Steps:

  • Over medium heat: Saute the onions, garlic, peppers, celery in the butter and olive oil for about 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes,broth, and spices and bring to a simmer
  • Add chicken and simmer for about 30-45 minutes or until chicken is done and spices marry with vegetables.
  • Add potatoes and corn and cook for about 15 minutes longer or until potatoes are done.
  • Add Milk and return to simmer
  • Melt cream cheese in microwave and add to soup stirring constantly to keep from separating.
  • Add Cheese Whiz and stir to melt.
  • Return to a simmer and take out a ladle of the broth and mix with corn starch and return to pan. Cook for about 5 more minutes and then enjoy!
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream and your favorite corn chips.

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