Creamy Green Chile Chicken Soup Recipe – Easy Comfort Meal
A creamy, smoky, and hearty chicken soup inspired by green chile chicken enchiladas, perfect for chilly evenings and busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced green chiles
- 1 cup green enchilada sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Tortilla strips (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and shred the cooked chicken (if not already done).
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in your pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Pour in the chicken broth and green enchilada sauce. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and heavy cream. Let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and the soup is creamy.
- Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips, extra cheese, or fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
[‘Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful shortcut.’, ‘Toast the spices to enhance their flavor.’, ‘Adjust the heat level by adding more green chiles or chili powder.’, ‘For a thicker soup, add a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with water.’, ‘Top with tortilla strips, avocado slices, or a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
Keywords: Creamy soup, Green chile, Chicken soup, Comfort food, Easy dinner, Mexican soup, Weeknight meal