Best 8 Southwest Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Southwest with our delectable Southwest Chicken Vegetable Soup. This hearty and flavorful soup is a perfect blend of classic Southwestern spices, tender chicken, and an array of crisp vegetables. Savor the bold notes of cumin, chili powder, and paprika, expertly balanced with the sweetness of corn and the freshness of bell peppers and zucchini. This soup is a symphony of flavors and textures that will warm your soul and satisfy your cravings.

In this article, we bring you not just one, but three variations of this Southwestern delight: the classic Southwest Chicken Vegetable Soup, a vegetarian-friendly Southwest Vegetable Soup, and a slow-cooker version for those who prefer a hands-off approach. Each recipe offers its own unique twist while staying true to the vibrant spirit of the Southwest.

Our classic Southwest Chicken Vegetable Soup is a delightful combination of juicy chicken, tender vegetables, and a flavorful broth. The vegetarian-friendly Southwest Vegetable Soup is a vibrant and satisfying option, packed with an array of vegetables and bursting with Southwestern flavors. And for those who love the convenience of slow cooking, our slow-cooker version allows you to effortlessly create a delicious and comforting meal with minimal effort.

Whether you're a fan of classic Southwestern flavors or seeking a vegetarian alternative, our Southwest Chicken Vegetable Soup recipes have something for everyone. Embrace the culinary adventure and let the vibrant flavors of the Southwest tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP



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This slow cooker recipe brings people back for seconds. Chock-full of chicken, corn, tomatoes, peppers and chilies, the savory soup is sure to put a little zip in mealtime. -Harold Tartar, West Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt, optional
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken in oil until lightly browned. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker with a slotted spoon. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP



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This soup will warm you up and fill you up!! The beans, potatoes, and chicken are seasoned with southwest flavors that are sure to please. The sky is the limit for including vegetables. Summer squashes, corn, green beans, or anything else that you can get out of your garden or farmers' market! Just be sure to add more liquids to maintain the soup consistency that you desire.

Provided by riflchik

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 tablespoon chicken grill seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, peeled and cubed
2 medium potatoes, cubed
1 (12 1/2 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained (or equal amount pre-cooked chicken)
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
16 ounces stewed tomatoes
salt and pepper (to taste)
shredded cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Place large stock or soup pot over medium heat and add olive oil.
  • Saute celery, potatoes, and carrots for 3 minutes, adding seasonings about halfway through.
  • Add beans, broth, water, and tomatoes. Stir.
  • Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer over low heat for up to an hour, though the potatoes will be done as early as 30 minutes in, depending on their size.
  • Serve piping hot, sprinkling cheese over top if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.5, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 1109.4, Carbohydrate 49.2, Fiber 11, Sugar 7.4, Protein 28.5

MIKE'S SPICY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 yellow onions, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/3 ounces cilantro, whole stems and leaves
1 1/2 cups strained plum Roma tomatoes
Pinch ground cumin
2 tablespoons lime juice
8 cups chicken stock
1 dried ancho chile
Sea salt and pepper
8 corn tortillas
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup Southwest seasoning mixture
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack
2 tomatoes, diced
2 avocados, diced
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • In a saute pan over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add yellow onion, garlic, and cilantro. Saute to a golden brown. In a food processor, combine the sauteed mixture and the Roma tomatoes and process until smooth.
  • In the same saute pan, over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add tomato mixture, cumin, and lime juice. Cook until thickened and darkened for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently or as necessary to avoid scorching. Transfer mixture to a large saucepan.
  • Over medium-low heat, add chicken stock and acho chile to saucepan. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mixture is moderately thickened (approximately 30 minutes.) You may season, to taste, with salt and black pepper when this process is complete.
  • While soup is cooking, cut tortillas into thin strips. In a frying pan over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil. Drop tortilla strips in hot oil. Turn with tongs until crisp and brown, approximately 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Place aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Coat chicken breasts with Southwest seasoning mixture. Place on a sheet pan and bake until internal temperature is 145 degrees F. Remove from oven. Set chicken aside to rest. Chop into bite-sized pieces, preserving coating as much as possible.
  • Place desired amount of fried tortilla strips in bowl, top with prepared baked chicken pieces. Ladle soup over top. Garnish with shredded cheese, tomato, avocado, and green onions. This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP



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Cook up a big pot of this hearty soup on Sunday. Then, reheat and ladle up for lunches during the week! -Will Smith, Beebe, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 medium lime, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 small tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick saucepan, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, saute red pepper and onion until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, beans, corn, lime, jalapeno, black pepper and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Stir in the tomato, green onions and chicken; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SKILLET SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP



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This hearty soup is chockfull of chicken, corn, black beans and diced tomatoes seasoned with zippy southwestern flavor. Mexican cornbread makes a delicious accompaniment. -Terri Stevens, Ardmore, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings (1 quart).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Optional: Plain yogurt and minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and onion; cook and stir 5-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in corn, beans, broth, tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Top servings with yogurt and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 1106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SOUTHWEST VEGETABLE SOUP



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This is an easy soup to prepare and it makes a wonderful meal with the addition of your favorite cornbread! Or it is a tasty starter for your entree.

Provided by Junebug

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cans vegetable broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
1 can ranch style bean, undrained
1 can corn, drain
1 can green beans, drain
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
1/2 chopped onion
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
6 corn tortillas, minced (I use scissors to cut mine very tiny)
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a pot over high heat.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Then lower your heat and simmer for about an hour.
  • The soup should be thickened and the tortilla pieces will be mostly dissolved.
  • To serve, top with crumbled tortilla chips and a little grated cheese.

SPICY SOUTHWESTERN VEGETABLE SOUP



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This is a hearty vegetarian soup that is perfect for cold rainy nights. It couldn't be easier to make and is delicious served with crunched up tortilla chips and some shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese over the top.

Provided by bmarie

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons oil
1 (30 ounce) box vegetable broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
hot sauce (I use Cholula and find it gives it an excellent flavor)
cheese (optional)
tortilla chips (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in the bottom of a soup pot. Cook the onions and bell pepper in the oil until tender.
  • Add the broth, tomatoes, beans and corn. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Add the chiles, salt and pepper, cumin, chili powder and hot sauce. Stir.
  • Simmer for another 10 minutes and serve with cheese and tortilla chips on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.7, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 1138.2, Carbohydrate 64.8, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 12.9, Protein 15

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SOUP



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Make and share this Southwest Chicken Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chef 1026044

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces boneless chicken breasts, cut up
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can undrained corn kernels
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes
18 inches corn tortillas, halved and cut in to strips
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oil to medium in large soup pot.
  • Brown meat, onion, garlic and spices.
  • Add all canned ingredients and bring to low boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Bake Tortillas at 450 degrees on baking sheet for 5 minutes - watch carefully so as not to burn.
  • Place a pile of chips in soup bowl. Ladle in soup, top with sour cream and cheese.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Fresh vegetables and herbs will give your soup the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different variations of southwest chicken vegetable soup, so feel free to add or omit ingredients to suit your taste.
  • Make a big batch and freeze it for later. This soup is perfect for a quick and easy meal on a busy weeknight.

Conclusion:

Southwest chicken vegetable soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables. With its bold flavors and simple ingredients, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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