Santa Fe Green Chile Chicken Soup – Zesty, Creamy & Southwest Comfort

 

This Santa Fe Green Chile Chicken Soup is bold, cozy, and packed with Southwestern flavor. Tender chicken, green chiles, beans, corn, and a lightly creamy broth come together in a warming soup that’s perfect for dinner or meal prep 😍

📋 ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1/2 tsp chili powder

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded

• 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles

• 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, cilantro, tortilla strips

🥣 directions:

sauté the base

Heat oil or butter in a pot over medium heat.

Add onion and cook until soft.

Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

build the soup

Add shredded chicken, green chiles, white beans, corn, and chicken broth.

Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes.

make it creamy

Stir in heavy cream and simmer 5 more minutes.

serve

Ladle into bowls and top with cheese, cilantro, or tortilla strips.

💡 tips:

• Use rotisserie chicken for speed

• Add jalapeños for extra heat

• Serve with warm tortillas or cornbread

⏲ prep time: 10 mins | cook time: 30 mins

serves: 4–6