Sweet Corn and Chicken Soup
A hearty and flavorful soup combining tender chicken, sweet corn, and smoky spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken
Oil
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
Aromatics
- 1 garlic clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 onion onion (minced)
Frozen Corn and Chilies
- 8 ounces frozen corn (substitute fresh or canned)
- 8 ounces roasted diced green chilies
Broth and Spices
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (toasted and ground)
- 1 15-ounce can creamed corn
Dairy
- 1/2 cup cream
For Serving
- cotija cheese (for serving)
- cilantro (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until softened and browned.
- Add corn and chilies; cook 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in creamed corn, stock, spices; simmer 10 minutes.
- Add cream and chicken; simmer 5 minutes. Adjust salt.
- Serve topped with crumbled cotija and cilantro.
Notes
Use fresh or canned corn if preferred. Adjust seasoning to taste.