Nick’s “Heat Your Ass Up” Chicken Soup

1 Tbsp Tony Chachere’s Seasoning

1 cup yellow onion - chopped

2 ½ tsp fresh garlic, minced

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

4 cups chicken stock

1/4 cup chopped green chilis

1 can tomato puree - 15 oz

1Tbsp finely minced jalapeno pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 ½ tsp granulated sugar

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp hot sauce

4 Tbsp flour

1/2 cup water

2 lbs cooked chicken, cubed or pulled

1 cup cream

1/4 cup non-fat sour cream

Fresh cilantro – chopped 

Mix the Tony Chachere’s Seasoning, onions, garlic and oil in a large pan and heat on “Medium” until the mixture is soft. Transfer the mixture to a large soup pot and blend in the remaining ingredients except for the flour, water, chicken and creams. Bring the mixture to a boil on “Medium” heat. Reduce heat to “Low” and simmer for 20 minutes. Thoroughly mix the flour and water in a bowl. Whisk the flour/water mixture into the soup. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes. Add in the chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and transfer the soup into bowls. Top each bowl of soup with a dollop of sour cream freshly chopped cilantro.