GREEN CHICKEN CHILI SOUP | THE MODERN PROPER

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This versatile green chicken chili soup recipe can be made ahead as a freezer meal, made just a few hours ahead in a slow-cooker, or even cooked right away on the stock top.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1-3 cups chicken stock, depending on how you plan to cook it (see instructions)
1 (14 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 (16 oz) jar salsa verde
1 (4 oz) can green chilis
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 ½ lbs chicken breast, 2-inch cubed
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp lime juice

Steps:

  • To make for dinner tonight: In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté the onions for 5 minutes
  • Add garlic and continue cooking for 1 more minute.Add all the remaining ingredients, using 3 cups of chicken stock (except the lime juice) to the pot
  • Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through
  • Stir in lime juice and serve with avocado and cilantro.To make ahead, store in the freezer and reheat in a crockpot, or if you want to make it right away in a crockpot: In a large skillet heat olive oil and sauté the onions for 5 minutes.Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 more minute.In a large bowl combine onion/garlic mixture along with remaining ingredients
  • **Note: only use 1 cup of chicken stock when freezing and reheating in a crockpot, or using a crockpot right away
  • Add to a freezer safe bag, removing as much air as possible
  • Seal and store flat in freezer for up to 3 months.When ready to use run warm water over the bag until chicken verde soup base breaks up a little
  • Add the frozen soup base to a slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours

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