Mexican Chicken Soup With Cilantro-Chile Cream

Submitted by HEP MEP

"I printed this off Ortega's web-site. The creator was a finalist in their 2002 cooking contest. It is REALLY good and really easy. My additions are a can of hominy (because I love it!) and shredded Monty Jack to top the soup. Great with tortilla chips!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (any flavor)
• 1⁄2 cup long-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1⁄2 cups frozen corn kernels
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies

• FOR CILANTRO CHILE CREAM

• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon lime juice

directions

1. Combine chicken broth,water and garlic in a large saucepan: bring to a boil.
2. Add salsa,rice,oregano,and salt.
3. Cover- reduce heat to low; cook for 15 minutes,stirring occasionally.
4. Add chicken,beans,corn and chilies; continue cooking for 5 minutes or until heated through.
5. Serve in soup bowls; top each serving with a dollop of cilantro-chile cream.
6. CILANTRO-CHILE CREAM: Combine the sour cream,diced chilies,cilantro and lime juice in a small bowl.

Reviews

[Mark H.]

I am not normally a soup eater, but this was very hearty and had a great taste. I made exactly as the recipe directs, although I'm sure I added more chicken. The soup has plenty of character and robust flavor on its own; the cilantro-chile sour cream gives it a richness and extra zip that everyone enjoyed. This will definately be made over and over in our house. Thanks for posting.

 

[Kerriebear]

Just wonderful! I added extra garlic & rice to the soup and tripled the amount of cilantro to the cream sauce. (Just a personal preferance, though) Very simple to prepare and it did not take forever to make, which is nice. This is a keeper. Just terrific! Cheers!

 

[moxie]

This was a delicious and hearty soup that warms the soul on a cold winter night. The cilantro cream adds just the right richness, without making the soup too heavy. I garnished with avocado slices, which were a nice contrast. Thank you for sharing this great recipe that will go in my keeper file for sure, MEP.

 

[rtwest_66]

I was looking for a recipe to use some leftover turkey and cilantro I had. This was PERFECT!! I added about a cup more meat and skipped the rice. It was fantastic! My boyfriend loved it and even wants to try cooking it himself!! The cream sauce adds a great flavor burst to the entire dish! Easy, and delicious! Can't beat that!

 

[Arctic Mama]

Fantastic! We really enjoyed this soup. Very easy to make. Made a double batch and used one jar of hot habanero salsa and one jar of medium salsa. Used left over rice, so put it in at the same time as the chicken. Served with corn chips. Thanks for the recipe!