Chicken Mexican Soup For Canning Recipes

CHICKEN MEXICAN SOUP ( FOR CANNING )

Steps:

• Boil chicken covered in water until done. When chicken has cooled you can shred it or cut into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
• Prepare pressure canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. ( do not boil ).
• In large pot add all ingredients except chicken. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 3 minutes. Add chicken and boil lightly for 5 minutes.
• Ladle hot soup into hot jars leaving 1-inch headspace, remove air bubbles and wipe rim of jar. Center hot lid on jar. Apply band and adjust until fingertip tight. Place jars into pressure canner.
• Process quarts at 11 pounds pressure for 90 minutes or pints for 75 minutes ( adjust for altitude if needed ).
• Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lids should not flex up and down when center is pressed.
• THIS RECIPE YIELDS 7 QUARTS!

MEXICAN CHICKEN OR TURKEY SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients except chicken in a large pot. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 3 minutes. Add chicken and boil lightly for 5 minutes.
• 2. Ladle hot soup into hot, sterile jars leaving 1-inch headspace. Run a spatula around the inside of each jar to remove air bubbles and wipe rim of jar. Add lids and make finger-tip tight. Place jars in your pressure canner.
• 3. Process quarts at 11 pounds pressure for 90 minutes. For pints process for 75 minutes. Adjust for altitude where necessary.
• 4. Remove jars and cool. After 24 hours, check for seal. You should have a yield of 6-7 quarts for this recipe.

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP V

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, cook and stir chicken in the oil for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and mix well. Then add the broth, corn, onion, chili powder, lemon juice, and salsa. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes.
• Break up some tortilla chips into individual bowls and pour soup over chips. Top with the Monterey Jack cheese and a little sour cream.