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Creamy Chipotle Chicken Soup

Creamy Chipotle Chicken Soup
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Creamy Chipotle Chicken Soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending smoky chipotle flavors with tender chicken in a rich, creamy broth. This one-pot meal is perfect for cozy family nights or quick weeknight dinners, ready in about an hour. Enjoy a delightful mix of protein-packed ingredients like chicken thighs, corn, and beans to keep you satisfied. With minimal cleanup and endless customization options, this soup is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters at your table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 1 can (7 ounces) Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (Chipotle peppers removed)
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
  • 2 cans (15.25 ounces each) sweet corn (drained, or 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen sweet corn)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans (drained, rinsed)
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes (drained)
  • ¼ cup red onion (diced)
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper (seeded, diced)
  • 5 cups (40 ounces) chicken broth
  • 1 cup (185 g) instant rice (uncooked)
  • 1 cup (238 g) heavy cream
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add adobo sauce, coriander, cumin, and garlic; stir until fragrant.
  3. Add sweet corn, pinto beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, diced onion, jalapeño pepper, and chicken broth; mix well.
  4. Return seared chicken to the pot and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  5. Shred chicken using two forks and return it to the pot. Stir in uncooked instant rice and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  6. Lower heat and mix in heavy cream until smooth; season with salt and pepper to taste.

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