Jalapeño Lime Chicken Soup – A Refreshing and Spicy Comfort Dish
Jalapeño Lime Chicken Soup is a light yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Made with tender shredded chicken, white beans, and a zesty kick from fresh jalapeños and lime juice, this soup is both comforting and refreshing. Salsa verde adds a tangy depth to the broth, while toppings like fresh cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheese give it an extra burst of flavor. Serve it with lime wedges for a fresh squeeze of citrus and enjoy a bowl of this delicious, Mexican-inspired soup!
Jalapeño Lime Chicken Soup
Jalapeño Lime Chicken Soup combines the brightness of lime with the spice of jalapeños, tender chicken, and white beans for a refreshing, yet hearty meal.
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
50 Minutes
Total Time
65 Minutes
By:
Zaho
Category:
Dinners
Difficulty:
Easy
Cuisine:
Mexican-Inspired
Yield:
6 Servings (6 servings)
Dietary:
Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
01
2 tablespoons olive oil.
02
2 jalapeños, ribs and seeds removed, minced.
03
½ red onion, minced.
04
4 cups water.
05
1 teaspoon salt (more as needed).
06
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
07
2 (14-ounce) cans white beans, drained (canellini or great northern).
08
1 (16-ounce) jar salsa verde.
09
Juice of 2 limes.
10
Fresh cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheese for serving.
Instructions
Step 01
In a large soup pot over medium heat, sauté the minced onion and jalapeños in olive oil until they become soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Step 02
Add the water and salt, and bring the mixture to a boil. Carefully add the raw chicken breasts, cover the pot, and cook for 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and leave the lid on, allowing the chicken to continue cooking for another 20 minutes in the residual heat.
Step 03
Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to cool.
Step 04
Add the drained white beans and jar of salsa verde to the pot. Simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 05
Shred the cooled chicken using two forks, then add it back to the pot, stirring to combine with the soup.
Step 06
Just before serving, squeeze the juice of one lime into the pot, stirring to incorporate the fresh flavor.
Step 07
Serve the soup with fresh cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheese, and lime wedges on the side. Add more salt to taste if needed.
Notes
- This Jalapeño Lime Chicken Soup is a flavorful and zesty dish, perfect for chilly evenings or as a light, refreshing meal.
- For more heat, keep some of the seeds from the jalapeños or add an extra jalapeño.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 8g
- Total Carbohydrate: 20g
- Protein: 24g