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Creamy Fiesta Chicken Soup

Thick, creamy Tex-Mex soup with chicken and corn.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course dinner, Main Course, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

Thickener

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Soup

  • 3-4 cooked, shredded chicken breasts
  • 2 cans corn
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)

Instructions
 

  • In the pot you plan to make your soup, melt 1/2 a cup (one stick) butter. When it begins to simmer, add 1/3 cup of flour and whisk until well combined. This will be the thickener for your soup.
  • Add chicken broth two cups at a time and stir in the thickener until well dissolved. Bring to a boil and continue to stir until mixture is noticeably thicker.
  • Add milk and sour cream. Reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Stir in cheese a bit at a time until melted.
  • Add shredded chicken, corn, and seasonings.
  • Leave on low heat for about thirty minutes, then serve!

Notes

I hope you and your family enjoy this recipe! Let us know what you think in the comments. 
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