For a smoky flavor, use smoked paprika in place of chili powder. Adjust the amount of jalapeño and cayenne pepper to your spice preference. For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before adding the corn and chicken. This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors will meld together even more overnight. Consider adding a dollop of sour cream or a squeeze of lime juice as a final touch.
Southwestern Chicken and Corn Soup
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PREP TIME25 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING7 People
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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Southwest with this vibrant and comforting soup. Featuring tender chicken, sweet corn, and a medley of Southwestern spices, this creamy concoction is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, fresh cilantro, and green onions add layers of flavor and texture that elevate this soup to gourmet status.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate41 g
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Cholesterol119 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein36 g
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Saturated Fat15 g
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Sodium1187 mg
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Sugar5 g
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Fat30 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01
Step
10 mins
In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned and slightly crisp. (Approximately 10 minutes). Drain on paper towels, reserving the bacon. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of drippings from the Dutch oven.
02
Step
8 mins
Melt butter with reserved drippings in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño; cook until just softened (5 to 6 minutes). Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Whisk in flour until completely incorporated (approximately 2 minutes). Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
03
Step
12 mins
Gradually whisk in chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent flour from clumping; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and green chilies; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until vegetables begin to soften (approximately 12 minutes).
04
Step
10 mins
Stir in corn, chicken, half-and-half, and 1/2 cup of the cooked bacon. Reduce heat to low; simmer until chicken and corn are heated through (8 to 10 minutes). Off heat, stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese until melted.
05
Step
0 mins
Garnish servings with reserved bacon, 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, cilantro, and green onions.
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Ima Cronin
Mar 31, 2025The spice level was perfect for me, but I might reduce the jalapeño next time for the kids.
Nikita Murphy
Mar 11, 2025This is my go-to soup recipe now! It's easy to make and always a hit.
Rick Johns
Feb 20, 2025I didn't have any green chiles on hand, so I used a little bit of hot sauce instead. It worked perfectly!
Cristobal Kiehn
Oct 27, 2024This soup is amazing! The perfect blend of flavors and so comforting on a cold day. My family loved it!
Rebecca Lueilwitz
Jul 2, 2024I love how customizable this recipe is. I've added different veggies and spices depending on what I have on hand.
Lexi Torphy
Jun 11, 2024I added a can of black beans and some diced avocado to mine. So good!