Description
Spicy, creamy, and packed with tender chicken, this Green Chile Chicken Soup delivers bold Southwestern flavors in every comforting spoonful, perfect for cozy dinners or game-day gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chiles
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup cream cheese or heavy cream
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Garnish
- Cilantro for serving
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add main ingredients and simmer: Stir in the cooked shredded chicken, diced green chiles, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook gently for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Melt the cream cheese: Add the cream cheese or heavy cream to the pot and stir continuously until it melts completely and the soup becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add shredded cheese: Incorporate the shredded Monterey Jack cheese into the soup, stirring until it is fully melted and the soup achieves a rich, creamy consistency.
- Garnish and serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each serving with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Add corn or black beans to the soup for added texture and heartiness.
- For a spicier version, substitute diced jalapeños or hatch chiles in place of the green chiles.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern, Tex-Mex
