South of The Border Chicken Soup Recipe
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South of The Border Chicken Soup

By: CORWYNN DARKHOLME 
"This is a very quick and easy chicken soup recipe to make and very savory as well."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

What to Drink?
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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Place onion and bell pepper into stock pot, over medium heat, and cook until soft.
  3. Add garlic, stir in flour and gradually stir in chicken broth.
  4. Add cooked chicken, frozen vegetables and chili powder and cook until thickened.
  5. Sprinkle with tortilla strips before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 235 | Total Fat: 9.9g | Cholesterol: 38mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2008 by Amanda P   view full review
I really liked this soup but I made some changes. Being from TX I thought the mixed vegetables...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK   view full review
Great soup! I didn't have any tortillas but I'll be sure to have some around next time I make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2002 by JenBee   view full review
Everyone in my family liked this recipe, and that's saying something! I did have to make a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2002 by MARC HEIMAN   view full review
This is an excellent soup. My whole family loved it. They especially liked the fried...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by TMGODWIN   view full review
This was an easy soup, however I ended up adding much more seasoning to it, it was a bit bland...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2005 by MISSYL73   view full review
very good.:)
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2005 by ZOEYBABY   view full review
This was excellent & easy. I just added frozen peppers & onions (more then suggested)w/ salt &...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2004 by plainoctoberjane   view full review
Pretty good soup. Except for adding more frozen vegetables, I made it exactly as the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by Jennifer   view full review
This was pretty good! I added a little velveeta towards the end and it added to the flavor. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2003 by SHARON B.   view full review
My family really likes this soup. I make it in the crock pot, so I use fresh carrots and...

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