Green Chili Chicken Soup
Green chili chicken soup is hearty and simply loaded with flavor! It’s the perfect soup to try if you love Mexican flavors and spicy soups that warm you to your core.
Prep Time
6 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Additional Time
30 minutes
Total Time
46 minutes
Ingredients
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
Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven and sauté the onion and green bell pepper for 5 minutes over medium heat.
Add the garlic and jalapeño and continue to cook for another minute.
Stir in the ground cumin and coriander and cook for a further minute, stirring often.
Add the chicken breast and cook for 4-5 minutes until sealed.
Stir in the green chilis, cannellini beans, salsa verde and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in the lime juice, season to taste and serve topped with sliced avocado, fresh coriander and extra lime wedges.
Nutrition Information: Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 345Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 635mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 6gSugar: 7gProtein: 36g
Nutritional information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
