South of The Border Chicken Soup

Rating: 4.35 stars
20 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
  • 4 star values: 7
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

This is a very quick and easy chicken soup recipe to make and very savory as well.

 By CORWYNN DARKHOLME
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Ingredients

6
Original recipe yields 6 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Heat oil in large stock pot; add tortilla strips and fry, stirring until golden. Once golden remove tortillas and place on paper towel, lined plate. Try absorbing as much oil as possible.

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  • Place onion and bell pepper into stock pot, over medium heat, and cook until soft.

  • Add garlic, stir in flour and gradually stir in chicken broth.

  • Add cooked chicken, frozen vegetables and chili powder and cook until thickened.

  • Sprinkle with tortilla strips before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
235 calories; 9.9 g total fat; 38 mg cholesterol; 686 mg sodium. 20.1 g carbohydrates; 16.8 g protein; Full Nutrition

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Amanda Cryer Pye
Rating: 4 stars
09/08/2008
I really liked this soup but I made some changes. Being from TX I thought the mixed vegetables sounded kind of funny so I added a can of kidney beans and a can of corn kernels instead. I also added quite a bit more chili pepper and and a little cumin. Read More
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TMGODWIN
Rating: 3 stars
11/27/2006
This was an easy soup however I ended up adding much more seasoning to it it was a bit bland for our taste as is. Try adding cumin corriander and a bit more chili powder once we did this and topped it with tortilla chips it was super. Read More
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(5)
20 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
  • 4 star values: 7
  • 3 star values: 3
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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Amanda Cryer Pye
Rating: 4 stars
09/08/2008
I really liked this soup but I made some changes. Being from TX I thought the mixed vegetables sounded kind of funny so I added a can of kidney beans and a can of corn kernels instead. I also added quite a bit more chili pepper and and a little cumin. Read More
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(25)
Amanda Cryer Pye
Rating: 4 stars
09/08/2008
I really liked this soup but I made some changes. Being from TX I thought the mixed vegetables sounded kind of funny so I added a can of kidney beans and a can of corn kernels instead. I also added quite a bit more chili pepper and and a little cumin. Read More
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DREGINEK
Rating: 5 stars
07/23/2003
Great soup! I didn't have any tortillas but I'll be sure to have some around next time I make this! I also added 1/2 tsp ground cumin use red and green bell peppers and an additional cup of chicken broth. Besides having tortillas on hand next time I think I add some noodles in place of the mixed veggies because it was "differnt" to have carrots beans and chopped broccoli with this mexican flair but overall we are are please with the result of this soup. Thanks Corwynn! Read More
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JenBee
Rating: 5 stars
11/13/2002
Everyone in my family liked this recipe and that's saying something! I did have to make a few substitutions and changes. I added a package of ramen noodles (saw that someone added extra veggies) to take up some of the liquid. We didn't have corn tortillas but I used flour. We broke them into smaller pieces to put into the soup. They really made a huge difference! It was like adding crackers and having them stay crunchy. This recipe is a definite keeper! Read More
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MARC HEIMAN
Rating: 5 stars
10/26/2002
This is an excellent soup. My whole family loved it. They especially liked the fried tortillas on top of the soup. I highly recommend this recipe. Also instead of 2 cups of frozen vegetables I used 3. Read More
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Jessica Kantola
Rating: 4 stars
06/06/2004
Pretty good soup. Except for adding more frozen vegetables I made it exactly as the directions advised. We did find the flavor to be a bit bland; next time I will add salt & pepper as the soup cooks and perhaps some cumin as another reviewer had done. I may add more chicken stock as well since the roux was pretty scarce. Loved the corn tortilla strips on top; definitely a must-have. Read More
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Brenda Ferriera Henden
Rating: 5 stars
01/23/2005
This was excellent & easy. I just added frozen peppers & onions (more then suggested)w/ salt & Pepper. Yummy. will make again. Read More
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MISSYL73
Rating: 5 stars
02/12/2005
very good.:) Read More
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TMGODWIN
Rating: 3 stars
11/27/2006
This was an easy soup however I ended up adding much more seasoning to it it was a bit bland for our taste as is. Try adding cumin corriander and a bit more chili powder once we did this and topped it with tortilla chips it was super. Read More
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Jennifer
Rating: 4 stars
11/30/2006
This was pretty good! I added a little velveeta towards the end and it added to the flavor. Very filling. Read More
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