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Green Chile Chicken Soup

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Savor our robust and comforting Green Chile Chicken Soup, a dish that combines tender chicken, green chilies, tomatoes, new potatoes, and a medley of aromatic Mexican spices. This no-fuss recipe not only promises rich flavor but also requires minimal hands-on time with just 10 minutes of prep! Let it simmer for 1 1/2 hours, allowing all the ingredients to meld into a smoky, earthy spiciness that will warm you from the inside out.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup chopped uncooked chicken, or more to taste (around 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast) – chop into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cans (4 ounce) diced green chiles
  • 1 can (15 ounce) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 large garlic clove, chopped
  • 8 ounces red potatoes with skins, chopped into bite-sized pieces (or 1 large russet potato, peeled and chopped)
  • 5 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Splash white wine vinegar
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • Sour cream, for garnish
  • Shredded Cheddar cheese, for garnish

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

Shortly before serving, add a splash of vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream; sprinkle with cheese.

  • Author: Lee Clayton Roper
  • Category: hearty soups
  • Method: cooktop
  • Cuisine: Mexican