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Creamy Chipotle Chicken Soup

A rich, smoky, and comforting chicken soup finished with cream and bold chipotle flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 5 Servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican - Inspired
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base:
  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • Produce and Pantry:
  • 2 cans sweet corn 15.25 ounces each
  • 1 can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 medium jalapeno finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup instant rice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Seasoning and Dairy:
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Extra salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Brown seasoned chicken in olive oil, then set aside.
  2. Cook onion, jalapeno, garlic, and spices until fragrant.
  3. Add tomatoes, beans, corn, chipotle, and broth, then simmer.
  4. Shred chicken and return it to the pot.
  5. Stir in rice and cream, simmer until thick and creamy.