Description
This Chicken Queso Soup is a creamy and cheesy delight that will warm you up on any chilly day. Packed with shredded chicken, a blend of cheeses, and a hint of spice, it’s a comforting bowl of goodness that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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For the soup:
- 2 Tablespoons Salted Butter
- 1 medium Onion (finely diced)
- 1 Carrot (finely diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (finely diced)
- 3 to 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 4 ounces Green Chiles (diced)
- 2 to 3 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken
- 1/2 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the cheese mixture:
- 2 cups Pepper Jack Cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 8 ounce pkg Cream Cheese (softened)
To garnish:
- Fresh Cilantro
- Grated Cheese
- Tortilla Strips
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add butter, diced onion, and diced carrot. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often until softened. Add in garlic and cook for only 1 minute longer.
- Add chicken broth. Cut cream cheese into cubes and add 1 at a time. Stir in cheese 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. This allows the cheese to melt and not clump together. Let the cheese fully melt.
- Stir in green chiles, cooked chicken, chili powder, and pepper. Allow to cook for 5 minutes. Check for seasonings and add salt and pepper as needed.
- If you desire a thinner soup, add more chicken broth. If you want a thicker, creamier soup, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
- Serve topped with fresh cilantro and grated cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Chicken Queso Soup, Cheese Soup, Comfort Food, Creamy Soup
