Chicken Queso Soup
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Chicken Queso Soup
Description
The Chicken Queso Soup combines two shredded cheeses, pepper jack and cheddar, with softened cream cheese to form the creamy, cheesy foundation of this dish. Onions and carrots are sautéed in butter to develop softness and sweetness before garlic is added briefly to preserve its flavor. The combination simmers with chicken broth and shredded cooked chicken, complemented by diced green chiles which introduce a mild heat. Chili powder and black pepper season the soup, enhancing its complexity. The slow melting process of cheeses integrated gradually prevents clumping, resulting in a smooth, thick texture.
This soup can be served as a filling main dish or alongside lighter sides. Toppings like fresh cilantro, additional grated cheese, and tortilla strips add texture contrasts and freshness. Adjusting the broth or adding heavy cream modifies the soup's thickness to preference.
Using rotisserie chicken shortcuts preparation, while cooking and seasoning shredded chicken breast offers a fresher approach. Taste and season the soup before serving to balance salt and pepper levels.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter salted
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 1 carrot (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely diced)
- 3 to 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 8 ounce pkg cream cheese (softened)
- 4 ounces green chiles (diced)
- 2 to 3 cups chicken cooked, shredded
- 1/2 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- cilantro fresh cilantro, grated cheese
- cheese
- tortilla strips
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add butter, diced onion, and diced carrot. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often until softened. Add in garlic and cook for only 1 minute longer.
- Add chicken broth. Cut cream cheese into cubes and add 1 at a time. Stir in cheese 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. This allows the cheese to melt and not clump together. Let the cheese fully melt.
- Stir in green chiles, cooked chicken, chili powder, and pepper. Allow to cook for 5 minutes. Check for seasonings and add salt and pepper as needed.
- If you desire a thinner soup, add more chicken broth. If you want a thicker, creamier soup, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
- Serve topped with fresh cilantro and grated cheese.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken speeds up preparation and adds flavor to the soup.
- When cooking chicken breast separately, season it generously with salt to avoid blandness in the soup.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 564 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 564kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1113mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3233IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 614mg | 61% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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