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King Ranch Chicken Soup Recipe

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King Ranch Chicken Soup is a hearty and comforting Tex-Mex inspired soup featuring shredded rotisserie chicken, creamy cheese, and a flavorful blend of spices and tomatoes. It combines creamy soups with diced tomatoes and green chilies, melted Velveeta cheese, and crispy tortilla strips for texture, resulting in a rich, satisfying bowl perfect for chilly days or a cozy meal.

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 the 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 to enhance 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 versions of soups and broth to control sodium content.
  • Shredded rotisserie chicken provides convenience but freshly cooked chicken can also be used.
  • Adjust the level of chili powder and cumin to preference for spice and flavor balance.
  • Tortilla strips can be toasted in a dry skillet for extra crispness before adding.
  • Optional garnishes add freshness and extra flavor but can be omitted for a simpler version.

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