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Catherine’s Spicy Chicken Soup

Catherine’s Spicy Chicken Soup is a bold and flavorful dish packed with tender shredded chicken, savory tomatoes, spicy chili powder, and creamy sour cream. This hearty soup is perfect for warming up on a cold day and is easy to customize to your spice preference. Top it with crunchy tortilla chips and shredded cheese for a delicious finishing touch

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

To make this delicious and spicy chicken soup, you’ll need:

  • Protein: 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • Broth Base: 2 quarts water, 5 cubes chicken bouillon
  • Seasonings: Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried parsley, onion powder, chili powder
  • Vegetables & Aromatics: Onion, garlic, salsa, diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes, tomato soup
  • Add-ins: Corn, chili beans
  • Creamy Element: Sour cream
  • Toppings (Optional): Crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese

Instructions

. Cook the Chicken:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine water, chicken, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder, and bouillon cubes.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 1 hour, or until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it, and set aside. Keep the broth for later use.

2. Prepare the Soup Base:

  • In a separate large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion and garlic until slightly browned.
  • Stir in salsa, diced tomatoes, whole tomatoes, tomato soup, and chili powder.
  • Add the drained corn and undrained chili beans to the mix.

3. Combine and Simmer:

  • Pour in 5 cups of the reserved chicken broth.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken and sour cream.
  • Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Cuisine: American/Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8 servings
  • Calories: 473 per serving