Creamy Chipotle Chicken Soup: The Best Comfort Food Recipe
This creamy chipotle chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining spicy chipotle flavors with tender chicken in a rich and creamy broth.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the cumin and smoked paprika, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken breast to the pot, followed by the chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Add the chipotle peppers and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt to taste, then simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier soup, add more chipotle peppers.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Chipotle Chicken Soup, Comfort Food, Chicken Soup