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Green Chicken Chili Soup


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  • Author: James Carter
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A comforting soup with tender chicken, green chiles, and white beans in a flavorful broth topped with sour cream and cilantro.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season and brown chicken pieces in batches, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate.
  2. 2. Add diced onion to the pot and cook for 5-6 minutes until softened.
  3. 3. Add garlic, jalapeños, and poblano pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. 4. Stir in green chiles, cumin, oregano, coriander, and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. 5. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Return chicken to pot.
  6. 6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 20 minutes.
  7. 7. Add white beans and corn. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
  8. 8. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and sour cream.
  9. 9. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Store in refrigerator up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently to prevent sour cream from curdling.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 28g