King Ranch Chicken Soup Recipe
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King Ranch Chicken Soup Recipe
Description
This King Ranch Chicken Soup recipe begins by sweating green bell peppers and garlic in butter to create an aromatic base. Canned diced tomatoes, green chilies, and cream of chicken soup are added along with chicken broth and shredded chicken meat, infusing the soup with depth and heartiness. A blend of oregano, ground cumin, and chili powder contributes a warm, southwestern flavor profile.
The soup is brought to a boil, then simmered briefly to meld flavors before stirring in sour cream, which thickens and enriches the broth. Adjustments for garlic salt provide seasoning balance. The soup is typically served garnished with crunchy corn tortilla strips, shredded cheese, and fresh lime and avocado for brightness and creaminess.
This dish works well as a comforting meal on its own, delivering protein from the chicken and complexity from the spice blend and creamy accents. The notes recommend using roasted pork or deli-roasted chicken for added savory depth, which stands up well to simmering.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 2 (10 oz) cans diced tomato
- 2 (10 oz) cans green chili
- 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (1 1/2-2 1/2 lb) chicken skin removed and meat shredded, roasted, whole, deli
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup sour cream
- garlic salt to taste, with parsley flakes
- corn tortilla strips
- cheese shredded cheese, for garnish
- lime
- avocado
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add peppers, and sauté 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and green chilies, cream of chicken soup; combine thoroughly. Stir in broth, shredded chicken and spices.
- Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream and simmer for 2 more minutes.
- Add salt to taste. Garnish with toppings.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, use roasted pork or deli-roasted chicken to add savory depth that holds up during simmering.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 831mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 511mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 492IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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