Ingredients
The following ingredients have 7 Servings
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ large onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded, deveined, minced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped ((uncooked))
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tsp EACH salt, chili powder
- 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, dried oregano
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth, divided
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 14.75 oz. cans cream-style corn
- 1 15 oz. can corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 14 oz. can petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 4 oz. can mild diced green chilies
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened ((I use 1/3 less fat))
- 8 oz. Mexican cheese blend ( or 1/2 cup each cheddar, Monterrey)
- Hot sauce to taste
- sour cream ((highly recommended))
- cheese
- cilantro
- Avocados
- Tomatoes
- Tortilla chips
Instruction
- Melt butter in olive oil over medium high heat in a large Dutch oven/soup pot. Add chicken, onions, jalapenos and all seasonings and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add bell peppers, garlic, and flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
- Turn heat to low and gradually stir in 3 cups chicken broth.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons cornstarch with remaining 1 cup chicken broth and add to soup. Stir in creamed corn, whole corn, diced tomatoes, and green chilies. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Turn heat to low and stir in softened cream cheese and Mexican cheese. Continue to stir until completely melted.
- Garnish individual servings with desired toppings.
