Best 2 Chilis Southwest Chicken Sausage Soup Recipes

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CHILIS SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP

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If you are looking for a quick soup to warm you up tonight, this is the soup! I hope you enjoy Chili's Southwest Chicken Soup recipe as much as my family does.

Provided by Stephanie Manley

Categories Soup

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup chopped white onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 quart chicken stock
1 teaspoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (add more if you like spicy food)
1 cup white hominy
4 ounces green chilies, diced
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon lime juice
fried corn tortilla strips
grated cheese (for garnish if desired )

Steps:

Place 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pot. Season chicken breast with salt. Cook the chicken breast over medium heat for about 6 to 7 minutes on each side. (The chicken should be fully cooked). Remove chicken from the pot, and when cool to the touch, shred the chicken.
Place one tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same pot where the chicken was cooked. Saute garlic and onion until the onion is translucent. Add celery and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
Add tomato paste, and stir well. Saute for about 1 minute stirring constantly, add chicken stock.
Add chipotle peppers, hominy, green chilis, diced tomatoes, and shredded chicken. Cook until the soup has heated through.
Add a squeeze of lime juice, and about 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro.
If desired you can use corn chips, or slice a few corn tortillas thin, and fry them in vegetable oil until very crisp.
Garnish soup with fried corn tortilla strips, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 388 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHILI'S SOUTHWEST CHICKEN & SAUSAGE SOUP RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Chili's Southwest Chicken & Sausage Soup Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by ruhroh

Number Of Ingredients 25

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup diced onions
11/3 cup diced green bell pepper
2 tablespoon diced seeded jalapeño pepper
3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
4 1/2 cups water
8 teaspoons chicken base
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons ground cumin
2 1/2 tablespoons ground chili powder
4 teaspoons ground paprika
4 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons freshly minced cilantro
11/2 teaspoons ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoons ground oregano
1/2 cup crushed canned tomatillos (see note)
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
2 (15-ounce) cans navy beans or small white beans, drained
1 (15-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained
3 pounds diced cooked chicken breast
1 package of plain breakfast sausage links, cut into bite size pieces
Shredded cheese and sour cream for garnish (optional)
Tortilla chips

Steps:

In 5-quart or larger pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage, onions and sauté along with bell pepper, jalapeño and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender. In another container, combine water, chicken base, lime juice, sugar, cornstarch and seasonings. Add to vegetable mixture. Add tomatillos and diced green chilies to pot; bring to boil. Add beans and chicken; simmer 10 minutes. Serve topped with cheese and sour cream if desired, with tortilla chips on the side.

Tips:

Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
Brown the Sausage: Browning the sausage in a skillet before adding it to the soup will help develop its flavor. Make sure to cook it over medium-high heat so that it gets a nice sear.
Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your soup the best flavor. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, you can use frozen vegetables, but make sure to thaw them before adding them to the soup.
Add Some Spice: If you like spicy soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to taste. You can also add a diced jalapeño pepper for an extra kick.
Let the Soup Simmer: Simmering the soup for at least 30 minutes will help to develop the flavors and make the soup more flavorful.
Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Before serving, garnish the soup with fresh herbs such as cilantro, parsley, or thyme. This will add a pop of color and freshness to the soup.

Conclusion:

This Southwest Chicken Sausage Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with a variety of vegetables, chicken sausage, and spices. The soup is simmered in a flavorful broth until the vegetables are tender and the chicken sausage is cooked through. The soup is then served with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of shredded cheese. This soup is sure to become a family favorite.