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sw chicken soup w/ zucchini, corn & green chiles

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Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

Hearty soup with a touch of southwest flavor. Rotisserie chicken is perfect in this soup. Serve with corn tortillas if preferred.

yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sw chicken soup w/ zucchini, corn & green chiles

  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 c
    diced zucchini
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin, chili powder, garlic powder (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 c
    green onions, white and light green parts (save darker tops as a garnish)
  • 1/2 c
    rotel tomatoes & green chilies
  • 2 c
    chicken stock
  • 1 c
    diced rotisserie chicken
  • 1 c
    thawed frozen corn
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh cilantro, minced
  • 1/4 c
    canned diced green chilies
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pkg
    3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, chilled and diced (or half & half or heavy cream if you prefer)

How To Make sw chicken soup w/ zucchini, corn & green chiles

  • 1
    Saute diced zucchini and onions in butter over medium heat in a dutch oven until the onion softens.
  • 2
    Add tomato and cook a few more minutes. Add stock, chicken, corn, and chiles. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3
    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.
  • 4
    Serve soup with chopped green onions and additional cilantro. Serve with corn tortillas if you prefer.
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