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Green Chili Soup Recipe

Delicious Chili Verde Soup (aKA Green Chili Soup) filled with chicken, corn, Green Chilis, avocado and more! It's perfect all year round and is always a crowd pleaser.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 1 tb olive oil extra-virgin
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (we like to marinate hours in Italian dressing for at least half a day)
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 3 cup chicken stock
  • 14.5 oz hominy drained and rinsed
  • 11 oz corn drained
  • 3/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 scallions finely sliced

Garnish

  • grated cheddar cheese
  • avocado cubed
  • sour cream
  • salt and pepper to taste to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinaded chicken to hot oil. Season both sides with cumin, chili powder and salt and pepper. Sear for 4-5 minute. Repeat to both sides of the chicken until cooked through. Set aside and let cool for about 5 minutes, then cube..
  • In a large pot, heat up your salsa verde. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add your corn, hominy and chicken. Let simmer 5-10 minutes. Add the cilantro and scallions. Simmer another two minutes.
  • Just before serving, garnish soup with avocado, cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and more cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 1642kcal | Carbohydrates: 170g | Protein: 133g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 311mg | Sodium: 4706mg | Potassium: 3915mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 5070IU | Vitamin C: 40.3mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 11.3mg