Brace Yourself for the Winter Blast

For those of us living in Texas who were completely SPOILED by last weekend’s BEAUTIFUL, spring-like weather, it’s time to brace ourselves for the “winter blast” that’s about to hit.  Since I speak meteorologist, I can tell you that probably means freezing temps and a flurry or two.  Whatever the case, if it’s gonna be cold I know I’m gonna need something to keep me warm and this soup seriously does the trick!!  One of the sweet girls on my team made this for us a couple of weeks ago and I HAD to have the recipe.  It seriously tastes like restaurant soup.  Yep…it’s THAT yum.  And the fact that it calls for 3 tablespoons of tequila makes it that much yummier :)

HEARTY CHICKEN TEQUILA SOUP

1 small onion, cut into 8 wedges

1 cup frozen corn, thawed

2 cans {14 oz.} Rotel

2 cloves garlic, minced

1-2 lbs. chicken breasts

2 cups chicken broth

3 tbsp. tequila, optional {I didn’t use any!!!!}

1/4 cup sour cream

This seriously might be one of the simplest, tastiest soups EVER.  For real.  If the tequila is scarin’ you, don’t let it.  Just leave it out!!  We didn’t have any so I didn’t use it and it was still DELICIOUS.

Cut onions into large wedges and spread on the bottom of a crock pot.

Add corn, tomatoes, and garlic.  Mix well to combine and place chicken on top of tomato mixture.  Pour broth over chicken & tomato mix. {If you’re adding the tequila, mix tequila & broth together and pour over chicken}  Cover with a lid and cook on low for 8-10 hours.  Remove chicken and transfer to a cutting board to shred.  Return to crock pot and stir. 

I forgot to start the crock pot before I left for work, so I waited to do everything stovetop style and it was still amazing!!  I let it simmer for about an hour/hour & a half before serving. 

Serve with a dollop of sour cream, avocado, cheese, or whatever else tickles your fancy!

Mr. Spouse was a BIG fan of this little concoction.  He said it needs to make another appearance at the dinner table again VERY soon!!  No complaints there…I’m MORE than happy to oblige :)