Southwestern Chicken and White Bean Soup
Southwestern Chicken and White Bean Soup is a hearty, mildly spicy soup made with shredded or diced chicken, white beans, broth, and Southwestern-style seasonings.Typical ingredients include:Cooked chickenWhite beans, such as cannellini or Great Northern beansChicken brothTomatoes or salsaCornOnion and garlicGreen chilesCumin, chili powder, and oreganoLime juice and cilantroIt’s often topped with avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla strips, or fresh cilantro. The soup is similar to white chicken chili but is usually thinner and more broth-based.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 can (4 ozs) diced green chiles
- 1 can (14-15 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
- 2 cans (15 oz) white beans drained and rinsed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup frozen corn or canned corn, drained
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lime juice
Optional toppings
- cilantro chopped
- Diced avocado
- Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4–5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add seasonings: Stir in the cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Cook for another 30 seconds.
- Build the soup: Add the green chiles, tomatoes, white beans, chicken broth, chicken, corn, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes.
- Finish: Stir in the lime juice. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, or chili powder as needed.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and add your favorite toppings.
For a thicker, creamier soup, mash about 1 cup of the beans before adding them to the pot.
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Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 16g (5%)Protein: 21g (42%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 56mg (19%)Sodium: 1011mg (44%)Potassium: 404mg (12%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 203IU (4%)Vitamin C: 11mg (13%)Calcium: 43mg (4%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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