Description
A flavorful and hearty soup combining tender shredded chicken, zesty green chilies, and creamy sour cream, perfect for any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chilies
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup frozen or fresh corn
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, diced green chilies, fire-roasted tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir to combine.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken and corn, simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until heated through.
- Stir in the sour cream and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with diced avocado, more cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or using spicy diced green chilies.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg