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King Ranch Chicken Soup Recipe

King Ranch Chicken Soup is savory and delicious. This twist on a classic brings all the flavor to the table in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup chopped green bell peppers
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (1 1/2-2 1/2 lb) whole deli roasted chicken skin removed and meat shredded
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • garlic salt (with parsley flakes) to taste
  • corn tortilla strips
  • garnish with shredded cheese, limes and avocado

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add peppers, and sauté 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes and green chilies, cream of chicken soup; combine thoroughly. Stir in broth, shredded chicken and spices.
  • Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream and simmer for 2 more minutes.
  • Add salt to taste. Garnish with toppings.

Notes

PACK IN SOME GOOD PROTEIN: Both roasted pork or deli-roasted chicken will stand up to the simmer and add savory depth

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 831mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 492IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg