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Green Chili Chicken Soup

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A comforting and zesty chicken soup packed with vibrant flavors, tender chicken, hearty white beans, and the kick of green chiles, perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried coriander
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon chicken flavor
  • 1 cup green enchilada sauce
  • 2 15-ounce cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 3-inch pieces Parmesan rind For flavoring
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Optional Toppings
  • Fresh cilantro For garnish
  • Pepper jack cheese For garnish
  • Avocado slices For garnish
  • Additional sour cream For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 4–5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add more oil if needed, then toss in the onion and poblano pepper. Sauté for about 8–10 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in cumin, oregano, and coriander. Toast the spices for about 30-60 seconds until they’re aromatic and slightly darkened.
  4. Deglaze the pot with a splash of chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits. Stir in the remaining broth, Better Than Bouillon, enchilada sauce, white beans, green chiles, bay leaf, Parmesan rind, and salt. Return the chicken to the pot and mix well.
Cooking
  1. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and let it simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes. Stir occasionally. The broth will deepen in flavor as the Parmesan melts.
Finishing Touches
  1. Discard the bay leaf and Parmesan rind. Let the soup cool slightly. Whisk a few spoonfuls of the hot soup into the sour cream in a bowl, then slowly stir that mixture back into the pot. Add lime juice and cilantro, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  2. Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro, shredded cheese, avocado, or lime wedges as desired. Enjoy warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 850mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a heartier option, serve with warm corn tortillas or crispy tortilla chips. This soup can be easily stored in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or frozen for 3 months.
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