Chicken Chilli Soup
Chicken Chilli Soup is a tomato-based, hearty stew-style soup. It is a versatile dish, with the ability to adjust the spice for any audience. Full of chicken, chilli and beans this meal is not only extremely tasty, but also economical. It is an effortless meal to prepare and this one-pot wonder has become a regular in our household. This chilli doesn’t need to cook for hours. It can be ready in just over 90 minutes, making it a possibility for a weeknight meal. Alternatively, for another tomato based weeknight soup try my Tomato, Bacon and Bean Soup.
Similar to White Bean Chicken Chilli, chicken chilli soup can also be served with a selection of toppings. Try experimenting with sour cream, coriander, guacamole, chillies, grated cheese, jalapeños or avocado. My personal preference is sour cream and coriander and a thick slice of crunchy bread to mop up the bowl. Definitely worth the extra carbs!
Use the leftovers as the filling for my Chicken Chilli Enchiladas. You may just need to reduce a little before assembling. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal for a busy night.
It’s Slow Cooked Soup, Why Use Pre-cooked Chicken?
I use barbeque chicken for my Chicken Chilli Soup. Buying a whole barbeque chook is always accessible but not too expensive. It also stays tender, has a good depth of flavour and is easy to shred. That’s a whole lot of positives for me! You can chop the chook up with the skin on for extra flavour or remove and just use the meat for a healthier version (my personal preference).
That’s not to say you can’t use uncooked chicken. Dice them up and add to the onions to brown off before continuing with the recipe. Chicken Chilli Soup is very forgiving and easy to adjust either by exchanging ingredients for those that are in your fridge. Or adding additional flavours if you want to enhance the spice or vegetable content.
Feedback: Did you love this soup as much as I do? Comment below to let me know. Cheers, Elby!
Want a taste of something more? If you’re after some other warming meals, why not try my Pea & Ham Soup. Also check out some of my other Chicken recipes.
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