Description
Spicy green chili chicken soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending Mexican-inspired flavors with hearty ingredients. Warm spices and tender chicken create a soul-satisfying meal that brings comfort directly to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained (or 1 ½ cups frozen corn)
Liquids, Spices, and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Sliced jalapenos
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a robust cooking vessel over moderate temperature, gently sautéing chopped onions until they become translucent and tender.
- Introduce minced garlic and aromatic spices, including cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper, stirring briefly to awaken their intense flavors.
- Incorporate diced green chiles, shredded chicken, and sweet corn kernels, then pour in rich chicken broth, allowing the mixture to reach a gentle bubbling state.
- Reduce cooking temperature and gradually fold in cream cheese, stirring consistently until the dairy component completely dissolves and melds with the soup’s liquid base.
- Stream in half-and-half, maintaining a delicate simmer without reaching a full boil, allowing the soup to slowly thicken and develop a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Carefully evaluate the soup’s seasoning profile, making nuanced adjustments to enhance the overall flavor balance.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, embellishing with an array of complementary garnishes that add texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use fresh green chiles for a brighter, more vibrant flavor profile that elevates the soup’s overall taste.
- Consider roasting the chiles beforehand to develop a deeper, smokier undertone that adds complexity to the dish.
- Swap cream cheese with Greek yogurt or coconut cream for a lighter, healthier alternative that still maintains a creamy texture.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all ingredients like chicken broth are certified gluten-free and double-check spice blend ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 462
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg