TEX-MEX CHICKEN SOUP

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We keep busy here on our ranch. So I'm always looking for dishes that can be prepared in a hurry but are still filling an tasty. This quick and easy soup is a real winner!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 medium zucchini, sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup salsa
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt, optional
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

In a large stockpot, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the next 11 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve with cheese and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges