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Green Chicken Chili Soup

A comforting, dairy-free soup that combines shredded chicken, green chiles, and colorful vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
  • 1 can green chiles
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can canned tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice add just before serving
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil until they're fragrant — about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the bell peppers and cook until they're tender, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the shredded chicken, green chiles, chicken broth, canned tomatoes, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes to mingle those flavors.
  5. Finish with a splash of lime juice and toss in some fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Garnish with additional cilantro and enjoy with tortilla chips or cornbread. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.