White Chicken Chili Soup
A comforting and creamy soup combining shredded chicken, white beans, and spices, perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Quality cooked chicken recommended, rotisserie chicken works well.
- 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin Adjust according to taste.
- 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust according to taste.
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half For a lighter option, consider reduced-fat cream or coconut milk.
- for garnish Chopped cilantro Adds freshness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Ensure your crockpot is clean and ready.
- Combine shredded chicken, white beans, drained corn, and diced green chilies in the crockpot.
- Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring ingredients are submerged, then add chopped onion and minced garlic.
- Sprinkle in cumin and chili powder, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix everything together well, then cover the crockpot.
Cooking
- Set crockpot to low for 6-8 hours, or high for about 4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in heavy cream or half-and-half.
- Ladle the warm soup into bowls and garnish with cilantro before serving.
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Notes
This soup tastes better the day after it’s made. Optional side servings: tortilla chips, cornbread, or a simple salad. Consider a squeeze of lime for added brightness.