Description
Spicy white chicken soup with seasoned tots brings warmth and comfort to kitchen tables across regions. Crispy potato gems nestled in creamy broth promise hearty satisfaction for diners craving bold mexican-inspired flavors you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 3 cups chicken broth
Soup Base and Vegetables:
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (113 grams / 4 ounces) cans diced green chiles
- 1 (425 grams / 15 ounces) can white beans (cannellini or great northern), rinsed and drained
Seasonings and Creams:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Toppings:
- 1 (453 grams / 16 ounces) bag frozen seasoned tater tots
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Green onions, sliced
- Hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the crispy tater tots according to package instructions until they achieve a golden, crunchy texture. Reserve the tots for final garnishing.
- Select a spacious soup pot or Dutch oven and warm the oil over medium heat. Gently sauté the diced onions, allowing them to soften and become translucent for approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the aromatic onion mixture, stirring continuously for about 60 seconds to prevent burning and release its robust flavor.
- Incorporate green chiles, ground cumin, dried oregano, and salt into the pot. Allow the spices to bloom and intensify their fragrance for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, then add shredded chicken and white beans. Gradually bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Reduce heat and fold in sour cream and heavy cream, creating a luxurious, creamy consistency. Stir thoroughly to prevent separation.
- For a slightly thicker soup, whisk cornstarch with a small amount of liquid and slowly incorporate into the simmering soup. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until the desired consistency is reached.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, strategically placing the pre-prepared crispy tater tots on top for textural contrast.
- Finish the dish with a generous sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro, thinly sliced green onions, and a dramatic drizzle of hot sauce for an extra flavor kick.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of green chiles or adding jalapeños for extra spiciness.
- Swap tater tots with roasted cauliflower or sweet potato cubes for a gluten-free or low-carb alternative.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to reduce fat content and add protein boost.
- Prepare chicken in advance by slow-cooking or using rotisserie chicken to save time during meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg