Fiesta Chowder
I love Fall! The cooler weather makes me want to spend time in my kitchen and what better to make than my favorite soup. All the Mexican flavors I love in a bowl. The recipe comes from the "Southern Living, Our Readers Top Rated Recipes" cookbook. The list of ingredients is long, but it comes together very quickly.
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 package (1.4 ounce) fajita seasoning mix, divided
3-4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can (15 1/4 ounce) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
1 can (15 ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 1/2 ounce) Mexican-style diced tomatoes
1 can (4.5 ounce) chopped green chiles
3 cups water (I used chicken broth for more flavor)
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice (I only use 1/2 cup)
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives (optional) (I added)
1 can (10 3/4 ounce) condensed nacho cheese soup
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (I used 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
In a large Dutch oven sauté onion 5 minutes until soft, add garlic and sauté 1 minute more. Add chicken and cook, stirring often, 4 minutes or until browned. Stir in flour and fajita seasoning and cook 2 minutes. Add corn, beans, tomatoes, chiles, broth, rice, and black olives.
Bring mixture to a boil; then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove lid, and stir in nacho cheese soup, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Use chicken broth or water if chowder becomes too thick. Serves 8