King Ranch Soup
Enjoy king ranch soup, a flavorful and wholesome dish that combines tender chicken with flavorful spices and vegetables.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1 Yellow onion, diced
- 2 Jalapeños, diced
- 1/2 Green pepper, diced
- 1/2 Red pepper, diced
- 4-5 cloves Garlic
- 1/4 cup Flour
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 2 cups Diced tomatoes
- 1 pound Chicken breast
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a dutch oven or large stock pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions, jalapeños, bell peppers, and garlic to the pot and sauté until the vegetables are soft.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, coating all the vegetables with the flour mixture.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth,
- Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, diced tomatoes, and chicken.
- Simmer the soup for 20 minutes to cook the chicken.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove from the soup and allow to cool slightly on a cutting board. Shred the chicken and return it to the soup.
- Remove the pot from the heat and slowly stir in the cheese a little at a time. Leaving 1/2 cup of the cheese for topping the soup
- Serve immediately, topping each bowl with a bit of cheese and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 460kcal
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