texas chowder

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43 Pinches
Nacogdoches, TX
Updated on Nov 30, 2011

I love soups of all types and on a cold day I had a hankerin' for a good chowder but couldn't find a recipe that satisfied my craving so to speak, so I created this one. This is a spiced up version of a chicken, corn and potato chowder with a definite Tex-Mex influence. I used peppers that I had grown myself and frozen for use in soups. Enjoy!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless cubed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
  • 1 stick celery, diced
  • 1 - red bell pepper, diced
  • 1-2 - fresno peppers, or jalapenos diced or more for extra spice
  • 4 - roasted anaheim peppers, seeded, peeled and diced or a small can of green chilis
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion
  • 4 cans chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon cilantro, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 - medium russet potatoes peeled and cubed into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 jar 15 oz cheeze whiz
  • 1 - 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch

How To Make texas chowder

  • Step 1
    Over medium heat: Saute the onions, garlic, peppers, celery in the butter and olive oil for about 2 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add tomatoes,broth, and spices and bring to a simmer
  • Step 3
    Add chicken and simmer for about 30-45 minutes or until chicken is done and spices marry with vegetables.
  • Step 4
    Add potatoes and corn and cook for about 15 minutes longer or until potatoes are done.
  • Step 5
    Add Milk and return to simmer
  • Step 6
    Melt cream cheese in microwave and add to soup stirring constantly to keep from separating.
  • Step 7
    Add Cheese Whiz and stir to melt.
  • Step 8
    Return to a simmer and take out a ladle of the broth and mix with corn starch and return to pan. Cook for about 5 more minutes and then enjoy!
  • Step 9
    Serve with a dollop of sour cream and your favorite corn chips.

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Category: Chicken
Category: Chowders
Category: Chicken Soups
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Keyword: #Chowders
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

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