SOUTHWEST-STYLE WEDDING SOUP

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I turned leftover ground chicken into meatballs and dreamed up this cozy southwestern soup. Now my Italian family asks for it over traditional wedding soup. -Teena Petrus, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 quarts chicken stock
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 large egg
1 pound ground chicken
1-1/2 cups acini di pepe pasta
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cubed avocado and sour cream

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, celery and corn; cook until tender. Stir in stock. Increase heat to high; bring to a boil., Meanwhile, combine bread crumbs, taco seasoning, egg and chicken; mix lightly. With wet hands, shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Reduce heat to simmer; gently drop meatballs into stock. Cook, covered, until meatballs are no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Stir in pasta. Simmer, covered, until pasta is tender, 6-8 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and salt., Serve with avocado and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Zinadeen Waheed
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Seyed Arif
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I love the addition of the corn and black beans. They add a nice sweetness and texture to the soup.


Shupto Roy
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling.


John Magriplis
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes and this one is a keeper. It's so flavorful and comforting.


faustina karikari
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This soup is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and spices each time I make it and it's always delicious.


MD FIROZ
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's a great recipe for busy weeknights.


Adrienne Belk
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this soup was surprisingly mild. I really enjoyed it!


Alinawaz Khan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also very affordable to make.


Maria Isabel
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I will definitely be making this soup again. It was so easy to make and it tasted great!


Ahsan Kashmiri
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This soup is delicious! The flavors are perfect and it's so hearty and satisfying.


Anil Shrestha
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Rosetta Bullard
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is so creamy and comforting.


Alma R
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I was looking for a new soup recipe to try and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! The soup was flavorful and hearty. I especially liked the addition of the hominy.


Govind Mahato
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of chicken, corn, and black beans.


M Shakeel
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more spice. Next time I'll add an extra teaspoon of chili powder.


TMB Lepu
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This soup was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone raved about the complex flavors and the perfect balance of spice and creaminess. I'll definitely be making this again soon.