Ingredients
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6 cups chicken broth
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3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
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3 -4 tablespoons butter or 3 -4 tablespoons margarine
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1 large onion, diced
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2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
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1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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2 teaspoons cumin (can use more to taste)
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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2 tablespoons flour (for a thicker soup add in more)
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2 cups half-and-half cream
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2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or more if desired)
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1/2 cup sour cream
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2 cups chopped cooked chicken
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crushed tortilla chips (to garnish)
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cheddar cheese, grated for garnish
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1/4 cup diced canned green chili (or more to taste)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a light boil.
- Add in chopped tomatoes; simmer on low.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat the butter, and saute the onion, add in the chiles; cook 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in cumin and chili powder, then flour, blending well.
- Gradually add in the half and half; stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture into the pot with the broth; cook at a bare simmer over very low heat for 15 minutes, stirring often.
- Add in the cheese and sour cream carefully, stirring often.
- Add in the cooked chicken; mix until combined.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips, and grated cheddar sprinkled on top.