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Creamy Hatch Green Chili and White Bean Chicken Soup

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A comforting and creamy soup featuring roasted Hatch green chilis, white beans, and shredded chicken, perfect for cozy dinners with a subtle Southwestern twist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups Hatch green chilis, roasted, peeled, and chopped (fresh or canned)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed (cannellini or Great Northern beans)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (full fat; can substitute dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Fresh lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Stir in the roasted, peeled, and chopped Hatch green chilis and cook for 3-4 minutes to infuse flavor.
  5. Sprinkle in ground cumin and smoked paprika, stirring constantly for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and water, scraping the bottom of the pot to lift any browned bits, then bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Add the drained white beans and shredded chicken to the pot and cook together for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
  8. Using an immersion blender, puree about half the soup until smooth and creamy. If using a regular blender, blend half the soup in batches and return to the pot.
  9. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the Greek yogurt to add creaminess and tang.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If too thick, add a splash of broth or water. For more heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  11. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime if desired.

Notes

Roasting the Hatch green chilis before adding them enhances their smoky flavor and softens their heat. Blend only half the soup for a creamy texture without losing the bean’s hearty body. Stir in Greek yogurt off the heat to prevent curdling. Adjust salt and acidity with lime juice at the end. If soup is too thick after pureeing, add broth gradually to reach desired consistency.

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Keywords: Hatch green chili soup, creamy chicken soup, white bean soup, easy chicken soup, Southwestern soup, healthy soup, weeknight dinner

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