Description
A hearty and flavorful soup featuring roasted green chiles, tender chicken, and aromatic spices, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 2 cups roasted green chiles (fresh or canned)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cream or sour cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2–3 corn tortillas, cut into strips
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the onions and garlic, shred the chicken if cooked, and chop the green chiles.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- If using raw chicken, add it to the pot to sear for a few minutes. If using pre-cooked chicken, skip this step.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the roasted green chiles and let them infuse their flavor into the soup.
- Season to taste with ground cumin, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Let the soup simmer for about 20-30 minutes, until the flavors meld together.
- Just before serving, stir in fresh lime juice, then ladle the soup into bowls. Top with tortilla strips, sour cream, and cilantro.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth. Serve with warm cornbread or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: New Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: soup, green chile, chicken soup, New Mexican, comfort food