Chili Con Queso Soup Recipe

Name: Chili Con Queso Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped fine; 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter; 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice; cayenne to taste; salt to taste; 4 (14 oz.) cans plum tomatoes, drained, seeded and chopped fine; 12 oz. cream cheese, cut into bits; 2 cans chicken broth; 3 c. half and half (milk and cream); 3 (3 oz.) cans mild green chilies, drained, seeded and chopped fine

Servings: persons

1 large onion, chopped fine
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
cayenne to taste
salt to taste
4 (14 oz.) cans plum tomatoes, drained, seeded and chopped fine
12 oz. cream cheese, cut into bits
2 cans chicken broth
3 c. half and half (milk and cream)
3 (3 oz.) cans mild green chilies, drained, seeded and chopped fine

1
In a saucepan, cook the onion in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft.
2
Add the chiles and the tomatoes.
3
Cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated.
4
Stir in cream cheese.
5
Maintain a moderate to low heat until the cheese is melted.
6
Stir in the chicken broth, the half and half, the lemon juice, the cayenne and salt to taste. Heat the soup over moderate heat until it is hot, but do not let it boil.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, chopped fine, 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice, cayenne to taste, and more.

Yes, Chili Con Queso Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chili Con Queso Soup

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