sw chicken soup w/ zucchini, corn & green chiles

Name: SW Chicken Soup w/ Zucchini, Corn & Green Chiles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 cup(s) diced zucchini; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin, chili powder, garlic powder (or more to taste); 1/2 cup(s) green onions, white and light green parts (save darker tops as a garnish); 1/2 cup(s) rotel tomatoes & green chilies; 2 cup(s) chicken stock; 1 cup(s) diced rotisserie chicken; 1 cup(s) thawed frozen corn; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh cilantro, minced; 1/4 cup(s) canned diced green chilies; salt and pepper to taste; 1 package(s) 3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, chilled and diced (or half & half or heavy cream if you prefer)

3 Pinches

Daily Inspiration S

Deep In The Heart of, TX

Updated on Mar 23, 2022

Hearty soup with a touch of southwest flavor. Rotisserie chicken is perfect in this soup. Serve with corn tortillas if preferred.

Rate

No Image

prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
2 cups diced zucchini
1/2 teaspoon cumin, chili powder, garlic powder (or more to taste)
1/2 cup green onions, white and light green parts (save darker tops as a garnish)
1/2 cup rotel tomatoes & green chilies
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup diced rotisserie chicken
1 cup thawed frozen corn
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
1/4 cup canned diced green chilies
salt and pepper to taste
1 package 3-oz. pkg. cream cheese, chilled and diced (or half & half or heavy cream if you prefer)

How To Make sw chicken soup w/ zucchini, corn & green chiles

Step 1

Saute diced zucchini and onions in butter over medium heat in a dutch oven until the onion softens.

Step 2

Add tomato and cook a few more minutes. Add stock, chicken, corn, and chiles. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3

Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Add cilantro (and chop extra for garnish) and diced cream cheese. Allow cheese to melt and incorporate into soup.
Step 4

Serve soup with chopped green onions and additional cilantro. Serve with corn tortillas if you prefer.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes