Description
A flavorful and hearty Green Chili Chicken Soup that’s perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced
- 2 large garlic cloves finely chopped or minced
- 1 small jalapeño finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons green chilis in brine drained and chopped
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 1 jar (8.5 oz / 250 g) mild salsa verde
- 5 cups (1.25 liter) chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and green bell pepper, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and jalapeño, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground cumin and coriander, stirring well.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot, cooking until no longer pink on the outside, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the green chilis, cannellini beans, salsa verde, and chicken stock.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Green Chili Chicken Soup, chicken soup, green chili soup, comfort food, easy recipes