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Southwest Chicken Soup with Cream Cheese

Creamy Southwest Chicken Soup with Cream Cheese Bliss

This Creamy Southwest Chicken Soup with Cream Cheese combines black beans, sweet corn, and luscious cream cheese, making it a cozy family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 can Black Beans drained
  • 1 can Corn drained
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes undrained
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 can Diced Green Chiles
  • 1 packet Dry Ranch Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 medium Diced Onion
  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts uncooked
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese
Optional Toppings
  • 1 bunch Fresh Herbs (like Cilantro)
  • 1 lime Lime Juice to taste
  • 1 bag Tortilla Chips for topping

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Pressure Cooker
  • Stovetop Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, dice the onion, drain the black beans and corn, and set everything aside.
  2. Combine the Base Ingredients: In the chosen cooker, add diced tomatoes (with juices), black beans, corn, diced green chiles, onion, chicken broth, and spices. Mix well.
  3. Cooking the Soup: For slow cooker, cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. For pressure cooker, set to high for 8 minutes. For stovetop, bring to boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken, shred using two forks, and return to the pot or cooker.
  5. Incorporate the Cream Cheese: Add cream cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
  6. Final Tasting and Adjustments: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and garnish with toppings as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Add cream cheese at the end for optimal smoothness. Use shredded chicken for quicker prep. Adjust spices to taste for personal preference.

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