Dinner by The Fire 2 - Roasted Corn & Chicken Soup

Photo and recipe by Joyce Bahorich

Roasted Corn and Chicken Soup

4 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 can (15 ounces) yellow corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) white corn, drained
1 medium onion, diced
1 can  diced green chilis
1-1/2 pound cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
1-2 packets taco seasoning mix
4-6 cups chicken broth
½ cup instant brown rice
1 can (15 ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Garnishes:  Southwestern tortilla chips, sour cream, cheddar cheese, fresh guacamole , more cilantro

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in large skillet until hot.  Add corn.  Cook until brown, about 10 minutes; stir often to prevent corn from burning.  Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, onion, and chiles.  Cook and stir 5 minutes.

Transfer mixture to a large pot.  Stir in shredded chicken.  Add seasoning mix and toss to combine.  Stir in chicken broth , black beans, rice, and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low and add more chicken broth and taco seasoning if soup needs more liquid; add cilantro.  Simmer 15 minutes.  

Makes 8 servings

Joyce Bahorich

Meet Joyce Bahorich - Recipe Creator & Mother of 3

I am a mother of three who has a passion for cooking and collecting recipes. I carry a stack of cookbooks and food magazines with me wherever I go and enjoy searching for recipes I know my family will enjoy. I also enjoy watching some of the many cooking shows that have really taught me that a delicious dinner doesn't always require a wide range of ingredients, just be creative.

As my children matured, so did their tastes in food. I could no longer get away with a simple mac –n-cheese dinner. It’s brought the creative side out in me that I never knew I had. I get my love of cooking from my mother who always managed to have a delicious dinner on the table every night for myself and my five siblings. I have fond memories of the smell of her homemade biscuits baking in the oven.

My favorite type of food to cook is anything Italian! Who doesn’t love a traditional lasagna, homemade meatballs, or chicken Parmesan? Winter is my favorite time of the year to cook because there’s nothing better than a hearty bowl of soup to warm you up on a chilly day. Speaking of chilly…..chili is definitely a family favorite especially when served with a jalapeno cornbread that will definitely add some fire! Whether you’re cooking for two or twenty, everyone loves a delicious homemade meal that brings you together for great conversation and quality time with family and friends.

Joyce is our featured "mom" this week. We have shared a few recipes already and will be sharing a more as often as we can.