Southwest Chicken Soup

Southwest Chicken Soup

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken, chopped

2 tablespoon butter

1 yellow onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped

1 cup green chilies chopped

2 cups whole kernel corn

3 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon dried cilantro

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 10 ounce can Rol Tel, original

1 cup half and half

1-1/4 cup Cheddar Cheese, grated

Directions

In a heavy stew pot add the butter, onion, garlic, green chilies,and corn, cook until the onion is clear

Add the chicken, Rol Tel and all the seasons, mix well and simmer together for 3 minutes

Add the broth, half and half, jalapeno, and1 cup of cheese, mix well

Cook on low heat stirring until the cheese is melted, then cook on low for 30 minutes until all the ingredients have blended and are hot. If your soup is to thick just add more broth or water.

Garnish with 1/4 cup Cheddar Cheese and Baked Corn Tortilla Strips