Spicy Chicken Soup

Spicy Chicken Soup made with tender chicken, tomatoes with chilies, salsa, corn, chili beans, and warming spices. Hearty, flavorful, and comforting with a bold, slightly spicy finish.

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Course: Main dish, Soup

Cuisine: American, Southwestern-Inspired

Keyword: Spicy Chicken Soup

Servings:

Ingredients

2 quarts water
6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp dried parsley
1 tbsp onion powder
½ tsp cayenne pepper
5 chicken bouillon cubes
3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 16-oz jar chunky salsa
2 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes with chilies
1 10.75-oz can condensed tomato soup
3 tbsp chili powder
2 15-oz cans whole kernel corn drained
2 16-oz cans spicy chili beans undrained
1 8-oz container sour cream for garnish
Shredded cheddar cheese for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Chicken and Prepare the Broth

In a large pot over medium heat, combine the water, chicken breasts, black pepper, garlic powder, dried parsley, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and chicken bouillon cubes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for approximately 1 hour, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the juices run clear. Remove the chicken from the pot and reserve the broth. Shred the chicken using two forks and set aside.

Sauté the Aromatics

In a separate large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened and lightly browned, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Assemble the Soup

Stir the salsa, diced tomatoes with chilies, condensed tomato soup, chili powder, corn, chili beans (with liquid), shredded chicken, and approximately 5 cups of the reserved broth into the pot with the onions and garlic. Mix well to combine.

Simmer

Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are well blended and the soup is heated through.

Serve

Ladle the soup into serving bowls and top with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese, if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

This Spicy Chicken Soup can be made gluten-free by ensuring that the chicken bouillon cubes, condensed tomato soup, salsa, and chili beans are labeled gluten-free. Always verify ingredient labels, as gluten-containing additives may vary by brand.