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Hearty homemade soup served in a rustic ceramic bowl

Spicy Chicken Soup

A hearty Spicy Chicken Soup made with tender chicken, salsa, tomatoes, chili beans, corn, and a hint of cayenne, simmered in a rich broth and finished with a dollop of sour cream.
Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts water
  • 6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 5 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 16-ounce jar chunky salsa
  • 2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes with chilies
  • 1 10.75-ounce can condensed tomato soup
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 15-ounce cans whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 16-ounce cans spicy chili beans, undrained
  • 1 8-ounce container sour cream

Instructions
 

Prepare the Chicken and Broth

  1. In a large stockpot over medium heat, combine 2 quarts of water, chicken breast halves, ground black pepper, garlic powder, dried parsley, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and chicken bouillon cubes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for approximately 1 hour, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool. Reserve the broth for later use.

Shred the Chicken

  1. Allow the cooked chicken breasts to cool slightly before shredding them into bite-sized pieces using two forks or by hand. Set the shredded chicken aside.

Sauté the Aromatics

  1. In a separate large pot, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they become fragrant and lightly browned, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.

Combine Remaining Ingredients

  1. To the sautéed onion and garlic, add the chunky salsa, diced tomatoes with chilies (including their juices), condensed tomato soup, chili powder, drained corn, undrained chili beans, shredded chicken, and approximately 5 cups of the reserved chicken broth. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Simmer the Soup

  1. Allow the soup to simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop into a rich, hearty broth.

Serve and Garnish

  1. Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls. Top each bowl with a generous dollop of sour cream. Optionally, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top for additional richness. Serve immediately.

Notes

To ensure this Spicy Chicken Soup is gluten-free, carefully check the labels of the chicken bouillon cubes, salsa, chili beans, and condensed tomato soup to verify they are certified gluten-free, as these ingredients may sometimes contain hidden gluten or be subject to cross-contamination. Serve the soup with gluten-free tortilla chips, gluten-free bread, or fresh vegetable sticks as accompaniments.
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