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Best Spicy Chicken Soup Recipe
A flavorful and hearty spicy chicken soup perfect for warming up on chilly days. Easy to prepare with fresh ingredients and bold seasonings.
Ingredients
Broth and Chicken
- 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
Additional ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon paste
- 8 ounces salsa
- 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 (drained)
- 16 ounce can chili beans
- 3/4 cup sour cream
Garnishes
- cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine water, chicken, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder, and bouillon. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-30 minutes. Remove chicken, shred, and reserve 3½ cups of broth.
- Cook onion and garlic in olive oil until slightly browned. Add salsa, tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, chili powder, cumin, corn, beans, shredded chicken, and reserved broth. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in sour cream, taste, and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish with cilantro, cheese, and avocado before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add crushed tortilla chips or hot sauce as desired.