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RCI-SP.003.0631.001

South of the Border Chicken Soup

This dark soup (darkened by the flour and chili powder) has a slightly spicy flavor, but not too hot for people sensitive to spicy foods. S. dishes to Mexican should feel at home with this dish.

nut-free
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

Method

1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the tortilla strips and fry until crispy and lightly golden, about 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
2
In the same pot, add the chopped green bell pepper and minced garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the pepper begins to soften and the garlic becomes fragrant.
3
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste, stirring constantly.
4
Pour in the chicken broth gradually while stirring to prevent lumps from forming. Bring the mixture to a boil.
3 minutes
5
Reduce heat to medium and add the cubed cooked chicken meat, frozen mixed vegetables, and chili powder. Stir well to combine.
6
Simmer the soup for 10–15 minutes until the flavors meld and the vegetables are tender.
7
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional chili powder if needed. Ladle into bowls and top each serving with the reserved crispy tortilla strips before serving.