[Look] Affordable,unique and tasty spicy Chicken Soup You'll Want to try

[Look] Affordable,unique and tasty spicy Chicken Soup You'll Want to try

          Let's not be confused by the name; this soup isn't really "spicy," at least not in the Tabasco or hot sauce sense that makes your tongue burn. Simply said, it contains a lot of spices. Additionally, the sort of salsa you add—mild, medium, or hot—will greatly affect how spicy the dish turns out. Choose a mild salsa and use a little less chili powder for a milder taste. It's a terrific soup to prepare ahead of time since it becomes better with age. You can top it with all of your favorite Mexican-inspired ingredients, like cilantro, avocado, cotija cheese, and jalapenos.

PREP 10 MINS /  COOK 50 MINS / SERVINGS 6

Ingredients

 

 ▢4 cups water

 ▢1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

 ▢1/2 teaspoon salt

 ▢1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

 ▢1 teaspoon garlic powder

 ▢1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes

 ▢3 teaspoons onion powder

 ▢1 Tablespoon olive oil

 ▢1/2 onion , chopped

 ▢2 cloves garlic , minced

 ▢3 teaspoons chicken bouillon paste (or 3 bullion cubes)

 ▢8 ounces salsa , your favorite kind

 ▢14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes , undrained

 ▢4 ounces tomato sauce

 ▢1/2 Tablespoon granulated sugar

 ▢2 Tablespoons chili powder

 ▢1 teaspoon cumin

 ▢15 ounce can corn (or frozen), drained

 ▢16 ounce can chili beans

 ▢3/4 cup sour cream

 ▢Cilantro, shredded cheese, and avocado for soup garnish

 

Instructions

 

1.                 In a large pot over medium heat, combine water, chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder and bouillon.

Slow Cooker Instructions: Sauté onion and garlic in oil, separately. Add remaining ingredients except for sour cream to crock pot and cook on low for 4-5 hours, until chicken is cooked through. Shred chicken and stir in sour cream.

 

2.      Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and shred.

3.      In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in olive oil until slightly browned.

4.      Stir in salsa, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, chili powder, cumin, corn, chili beans, shredded chicken, and 3 ½ cups of the reserved water. Simmer 30 minutes.

5.      Stir in sour cream. Taste and add extra salt, or additional seasonings, if needed.

6.      Garnish with cilantro, cheese, avocado, crushed tortilla chips, or whatever you like!