LOW CARB Creamy 4 Pepper Chicken Soup

1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, chopped
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Heavy whipping cream
2 T butter
14-15 oz can petite diced tomatoes
4 oz can chopped green chilies
2 chopped jalapenos
1 small chopped red bell pepper
I small chopped red onion
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp salt
Chopped cilantro to garnish if desired

Saute butter, onions, halapeno and re bell pepper for about 3 min over high heat.
Add in chicken broth, tomatoes in juice and green chilies. Stir lightly, then add in sour cream and heavy cream. Reduce heat to low-medium.
Whisk the mixture until sour cream is completely melted and smooth throughout.
Add in the cayenne, cumin, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, oregano, black pepper and salt. Stir well and let the mixture simmer.
Once simmering, add in the shredded chicken, Stir well. Allow mixture to simmer on low hear for 20-30 minutes until slightly thickened. Add a little water if too thick.

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe is a serving...maybe about 1 1/4 cups

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHERMC.