Now let me tell ya, this here cream of chicken green chili soup, oh, it’s just perfect for them chilly nights! Ain’t nothin’ fancy ’bout it, but it’ll warm ya right up. Simple ingredients, easy to put together, and packs a little kick thanks to them green chilies. And you know what, don’t need no heavy cream or cheese neither – this here’s a lighter take, but still so creamy and tasty you’ll be lickin’ the bowl.
Alright, let’s start with what ya need:
- Boneless chicken breast, ’bout a pound or so, cooked and shredded up good
- Two cans of green chilies, the mild or spicy kind, dependin’ on how much heat ya like
- One can of cream of chicken soup – this gives that creamy texture without needin’ no fancy cream
- Two cans of great northern beans or any white beans ya got, rinsed and drained
- About four cups of chicken broth, or enough to get it soupy like
- Onion, chopped up small, ’bout one good-sized one
- Some garlic cloves, two or three, minced up real fine
- Cumin, ’bout a teaspoon or more if ya like it spicy
- Salt and pepper to taste, and maybe some cilantro if ya like it lookin’ pretty on top
Now here’s how ya do it:
- First thing, get a big ol’ pot out – ya want somethin’ that’ll hold all this goodness without spillin’ over.
- Heat up a bit of oil, toss in that chopped onion, and let it cook till it’s soft. Then add in the garlic, give it a quick stir, don’t want that burnin’.
- Now throw in the shredded chicken, beans, green chilies, and that can of cream of chicken soup. Give it a good stir so everything’s mixed nice and even.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Now you can make it thick or thin dependin’ on how much broth ya put – I’d say about four cups is good for a nice soupy feel.
- Add the cumin, salt, and pepper. Now just let it simmer for ‘bout 20-30 minutes. All them flavors get nice and cozy together, and your house starts smellin’ real good.
Tips for makin’ it extra tasty:
- If ya want it real creamy but still light, stir in a splash of milk or half-and-half at the end. Ain’t gonna hurt none!
- Some folks like corn in here too – just toss a can of corn if ya like that sweet crunch.
- Top with a sprinkle of cheese or a spoon of sour cream if ya feel fancy. Me, I like mine just plain – that flavor’s good enough.
And there ya have it! A big ol’ pot of cream of chicken green chili soup, perfect for dippin’ bread or pourin’ over rice if ya got some leftover. This soup ain’t just food; it’s somethin’ that’ll stick to your bones, warm ya from the inside out, and make ya feel all cozy-like. Go on, give it a try. Simple, quick, and downright tasty – just like it oughta be.
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