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Creamy Chipotle Chicken Soup

Creamy Chipotle Chicken Soup
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Creamy Chipotle Chicken Soup is a delightful and comforting dish that warms you from the inside out. With its smoky chipotle flavors and tender chicken, this one-pot meal is perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights when you crave something hearty. The creamy texture, combined with wholesome ingredients like corn and pinto beans, makes this soup not only satisfying but also incredibly easy to prepare. In just under an hour, you can create a flavorful bowl that everyone will love, making it a fantastic addition to your recipe collection.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry, season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot; sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Add adobo sauce, ground coriander, cumin, and minced garlic; stir well.
  4. Incorporate sweet corn, pinto beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and chicken broth; mix thoroughly.
  5. Return seared chicken to the pot and simmer for 25–30 minutes until tender.
  6. Shred chicken and return it to the pot; add instant rice and cook uncovered until tender.
  7. Stir in heavy cream; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve warm garnished with chopped parsley.

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