“35-Minute Green Chile Chicken Soup Recipe: Creamy Comfort Magic”
A warm and comforting Santa Fe-style green chile chicken soup with creamy Tex-Mex flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chiles
- 1/2 cup diced poblano peppers (roasted, optional)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half & half or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Cheddar)
- Optional: chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in corn, tomatoes with green chiles, chopped green chiles, poblano peppers, and shredded chicken.
- Add cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Stir in half & half and shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Ladle into bowls and top with chopped cilantro or parsley.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more green chiles or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- This soup pairs well with warm tortillas or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/green-chile-chicken-soup-recipe/