Chili's Southwest Chicken & Sausage Soup Recipe - (4.2/5)

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 11/3 cup diced green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons diced seeded jalapeño pepper
• 3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 8 teaspoons chicken base
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 1/2 tablespoons ground chili powder
• 4 teaspoons ground paprika
• 4 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons freshly minced cilantro
• 11/2 teaspoons ground red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoons ground oregano
• 1/2 cup crushed canned tomatillos (see note)
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
• 2 (15-ounce) cans navy beans or small white beans, drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained
• 3 pounds diced cooked chicken breast
• 1 package of plain breakfast sausage links, cut into bite size pieces
• Shredded cheese and sour cream for garnish (optional)
• Tortilla chips