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King Ranch Chicken Soup Recipe
King Ranch Chicken Soup is savory and delicious. This twist on a classic brings all the flavor to the table in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 263 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup chopped green bell peppers
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 (10 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (1 1/2-2 1/2 lb) whole deli roasted chicken skin removed and meat shredded
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup sour cream
- garlic salt (with parsley flakes) to taste
- Corn tortilla strips
- garnish with shredded cheese, limes and 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.
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Notes
- PACK IN SOME GOOD PROTEIN: Both roasted pork or deli-roasted chicken will stand up to the simmer and add savory depth
- PACK IN SOME GOOD PROTEIN: Both roasted pork or deli-roasted chicken will stand up to the simmer and add savory depth
Nutrition Information
Calories
263kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
831mg
(35%)
Potassium
511mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
492IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263
% 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.