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Creamy Green Chile Chicken Soup Recipe Easy Comfort Food

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A comforting one-pot soup packed with bold flavors, tender chicken, and a creamy green chile base. Perfect for cozy nights or casual family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • Two 4-ounce cans of diced green chiles
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 1 cup green enchilada sauce
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, tortilla strips, avocado slices, chopped cilantro, sour cream

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  2. Pour in chicken broth and green enchilada sauce. Stir well to combine.
  3. Add diced green chiles, cumin, and chili powder. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese. Stir continuously until fully melted and incorporated.
  5. Add heavy cream and mix well to create a creamy base. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in shredded chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust spice level by adding more chili powder if desired.
  8. Optional: Use an immersion blender for a smoother texture or leave it chunky for a rustic feel.
  9. Remove from heat and serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

[‘Cube and soften cream cheese beforehand to ensure smooth melting.’, ‘Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.’, ‘Adjust spice level by using mild green chiles or reducing chili powder.’, ‘Avoid boiling the soup after adding cream to prevent curdling.’, ‘Prep toppings in advance for seamless serving.’]

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Keywords: green chile soup, chicken soup, enchilada soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy dinner, one-pot meal

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