Description
Indulge in the warmth of Crispy Chipotle Chicken Soup, a delightful blend of smoky flavors and comforting textures. This dish features tender shredded chicken nestled in a creamy broth, perfectly balanced with the heat of chipotle peppers. Topped with crispy tortilla chips and fresh avocado, each spoonful is a burst of flavor that will leave you craving more. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this soup is sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced onions
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions for about five minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in chopped chipotle peppers and pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Shred baked chicken and add it along with any juices from the sheet into the pot.
- Blend half the soup until smooth using an immersion blender; return it to the pot and simmer on low for ten minutes.
- Serve hot topped with cilantro, avocado slices, crushed tortilla chips, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg