Description
This Green Chili Chicken Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender shredded chicken simmered with green chilies, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices. Finished with creamy sour cream, fresh cilantro, and topped with avocado and lime, this soup offers a delightful balance of smoky, spicy, and fresh flavors in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauté Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chilies
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup frozen or fresh corn
Finishing & Garnish
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes, to develop the soup’s flavor base.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
- Add Broth and Spices: Pour in the chicken broth, diced green chilies, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 15 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Add Chicken and Corn: Stir in the shredded cooked chicken and corn. Continue simmering for another 10 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the corn is tender.
- Finish Soup: Remove the soup from heat and stir in the sour cream and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring balanced flavor.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with diced avocado, extra cilantro, and lime wedges on the side for squeezing, adding fresh brightness to each bowl.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken for convenience.
- For a spicier soup, add diced jalapeños or extra green chilies.
- Sour cream adds creaminess; you can substitute with Greek yogurt for a tangier taste and added protein.
- Serve with tortilla chips or warm corn tortillas for a complete meal.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure chicken broth and spices are gluten-free certified.
