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King Ranch Chicken Soup Recipe

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Warm up with this comforting and flavorful King Ranch Chicken Soup, a creamy Tex-Mex inspired dish packed with shredded rotisserie chicken, cheese, and spicy tomato broth. The addition of crispy tortilla strips adds a delightful texture contrast, making it perfect for an easy weeknight meal or cozy gathering.

Ingredients

Soup Base

  • 1 (10.5-oz) can Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 (10.5-oz) can Unsalted Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 5 cups Unsalted Chicken Broth
  • 2 (10-oz) cans Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin

Chicken and Cheese

  • 1 whole Rotisserie Chicken (skin removed and meat shredded)
  • 1 (8-oz) package Velveeta Cheese, chopped

Tortilla Strips

  • 6 small Corn Tortillas (cut into 1/2-inch strips and halved)

Optional Garnishes

  • Sour Cream
  • Chopped Green Onions
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  1. Combine Soup Ingredients: In a Dutch oven, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth until smooth. Stir in the undrained Rotel diced tomatoes with green chiles, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and shredded rotisserie chicken. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Simmer with Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the chopped Velveeta cheese. Let the soup simmer gently for about 10 minutes until the cheese has melted and fully incorporated into the soup, creating a creamy texture.
  3. Add Tortilla Strips: Stir in the prepared corn tortilla strips and continue cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. This allows the tortilla strips to soften slightly while maintaining some texture, enhancing the soup’s signature hearty feel.
  4. Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sour cream, chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese if desired. Serve hot for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Notes

  • Use unsalted soups and broth to better control the salt level.
  • Rotisserie chicken makes preparation quick and adds great flavor.
  • For a spicier soup, add extra diced green chiles or a dash of hot sauce.
  • Tortilla strips provide texture, but can be omitted or replaced with crushed tortilla chips at serving.
  • Garnishes like sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green onions add brightness and creaminess to each bowl.

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