Southwestern Chicken and Corn Soup

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A chicken and corn soup with a hint of cumin, chili powder, and jalapeno giving it a Southwestern flair. Add some half & half and you have a rich and satisfying meal!

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
7
Yield:
10 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 7 servings

  • 10 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 cup diced yellow onion

  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper

  • 1 large jalapeno chile pepper, diced

  • 1 large clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 5 cups Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Broth

  • 3 ½ cups Yukon gold potatoes, 3/4-inch dice

  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained

  • 3 cups frozen corn

  • 3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken

  • 2 cups half-and-half

  • 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese

Garnishes:

  • ½ cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

  • ¼ cup chopped green onion

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and slightly crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon pieces on paper towels. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons bacon grease from pot.

  2. Melt butter in the pot with the remaining bacon grease over medium heat. Add onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeno. Sautee until just softened, 5 or 6 minutes. Add minced garlic and saute for 1 minute. Whisk in flour and stir until completely incorporated, about 2 minutes.

  3. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Gradually whisk in Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Broth, stirring 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, about 12 minutes

  4. Stir in frozen corn and chopped chicken. Add 1/2 cup of cooked bacon pieces. Add half and half; stir. Reduce heat to low; simmer very slowly until chicken and corn are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat. Stir in 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese until cheese melts.

  5. Pour soup into bowls and garnish with reserved bacon, grated Cheddar cheese, cilantro, and green onions.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

572 Calories
30g Fat
41g Carbs
36g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 7
Calories 572
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 39%
Saturated Fat 15g 77%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 1187mg 52%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 36g 72%
Vitamin C 47mg 53%
Calcium 277mg 21%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 591mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.