Description
A hearty and flavorful soup loaded with tender chicken, beans, veggies, and cream cheese for a creamy Southwest kick — perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fully-cooked chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can white beans (navy or cannellini)
- 1 package cream cheese (Neufchatel for lower fat)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Sauté the Vegetables:Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Cook for about 5 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
2. Add Flour and Broth:Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture and stir for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
3. Add Remaining Ingredients:Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), black beans, white beans, cooked chicken, and any additional seasonings. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add Cream Cheese:Stir in the cream cheese until melted and smooth, making the soup creamy and rich.
5. Final Touches:Add the frozen corn and squeeze in the lime juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve:Serve hot, topped with grated cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and crunchy tortilla chips for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
Neufchatel cheese offers a lighter alternative to full-fat cream cheese without compromising creaminess. For more heat, leave some jalapeno seeds or add a dash of cayenne. Garnish generously for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg