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Chipotle Chicken Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A flavorful and hearty soup with smoky chipotle peppers, tender chicken, and fresh herbs, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

olive oil

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

vegetables

  • ½ medium onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper bell pepper, chopped

spicy peppers

  • 2 chipotle peppers chipotle peppers, chopped

garlic

  • 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced

chicken

  • 2 chicken breasts chicken breasts

broth

  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley or cilantro
  • 1 medium avocado, cut into chunks

Instructions 

  • Heat oil and sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and chipotle peppers; cook for 1 minute.
  • Add tomato paste, cumin, chicken, and broth; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Shred chicken and return to soup; stir in lime juice and herbs.
  • Serve with avocado chunks on top.

Notes

Adjust spice level by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken