Description
This Green Chili Chicken Soup is a comforting and creamy soup with a Southwestern twist. Packed with tender chicken, white beans, corn, and a kick of green chilies, this soup is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn
- 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Diced avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Saute aromatics: Add diced onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic, green chilies, cumin, chili powder, and oregano.
- Add broth and ingredients: Pour in chicken broth, add shredded chicken, corn, and white beans. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Finish the soup: Reduce heat, stir in sour cream and cheese until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro, lime, and avocado if desired.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- For a spicier soup, add diced jalapeño or extra green chilies.
- This soup is also delicious with leftover turkey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
