Fiesta Chowder

One of my favorite soup recipes if Fiesta Chowder by Southern Living. So, let's get started.

 Shopping List

 1 package of fajita seasoning

4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts cooked & shredded

Olive Oil

1 medium onion

1 tsp minced garlic

1 can of corn with red/green peppers (drained)

1 can of black beans (rinsed & drained)

2 cans of Mexican-style tomatoes

1 can of green chiles

4-5 cups of chicken broth

1 cup uncooked instant brown rice

1 can chopped black olives (optional)

1 can condensed nacho cheese soup

3 tbs of chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon of lime juice

Garnish:

Shredded Cheese

Green Onions

Sour Cream

Avacado

Salsa

Cilantro

The Kitchen Sink (just kidding)

And, I fix cheese quesadillas to accompany the soup.

 

Begin by cooking your chicken breasts.  I season it up good!  It makes for better broth.  

While the chicken is cooking, I dice & saute my onions & garlic.

 

 Once cooked to your preference, add the tomatoes & fajita seasoning.

Stir & turn to low & let simmer.

In your crock pot, combine 4 cups of broth (you can use the broth you just made with your chicken...just skim off the fat). Add nacho cheese soup & whisk.

 

Then add beans, corn, green chiles, black olives, cilantro,  lime juice & chicken.  

 

 Top with tomato mixture.

Stir.

Set crock pot on low & let cook for the day.  About an hour before serving, turn your crock pot on high & add the rice.  If the soup appears to thick, add more broth.

 

Absolutely delicious!

 

 Soups On!

Recipe Credit:  Southern Living

I tweaked it a bit.  Go figure.