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Creamy Chipotle Chicken Soup

A comforting and flavorful soup featuring chicken, smoky chipotle flavor, and a creamy texture, perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 each Onion
  • 1 each Bell pepper
  • 1 each Jalapeno
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 each Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can Rotel (tomatoes with green chilies)
  • 1 cup Spicy tomato sauce
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 2-3 tablespoons Adobo sauce (from canned chipotles)
Dairy
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 1-2 cups Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey jack, or smoked gouda)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Warm your Dutch oven over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Sauté chopped bell pepper, jalapeno, and onion until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30-60 seconds.
Cooking
  1. Place the chicken breasts on top of the sautéed veggies.
  2. Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, Rotel, spicy tomato sauce, adobo sauce, and chicken broth.
  3. Cover and bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low and cook for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Final Steps
  1. Shred the cooked chicken and return it to the soup.
  2. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheese until the cheese is melted and incorporated.
  3. Garnish and serve the soup warm.

Notes

Garnish with additional shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, or a dollop of sour cream. Pairs well with crusty bread or tortilla chips.