Chipotle Chicken Soup
A hearty and flavorful soup made with chicken, chickpeas, and chipotle peppers, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 cup chicken broth
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- 2 pepper chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, minced 1-2 to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 can (540 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 each avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 each lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth, minced garlic, chipotle peppers, and ground black pepper to a boil over medium-high heat. Season with salt to taste.
- Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend beautifully.
- Stir in the drained chickpeas and shredded chicken. Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish each bowl with diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and tortilla strips if you like. Serve with lime wedges on the side. Squeeze lime juice over the soup before enjoying for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
For a milder soup, use only one chipotle pepper or remove the seeds before mincing. Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or corn for added nutrition.