Hearty Chipotle Chicken Soup

Gluten Free
Health score
13%
Hearty Chipotle Chicken Soup
45 min.
8
290kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your taste buds with this Hearty Chipotle Chicken Soup, a delightful dish that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition. This gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with wholesome ingredients that make it a satisfying meal for any time of the day. Whether you're looking for a comforting lunch, a filling dinner, or a main course that will impress your family and friends, this soup is sure to hit the spot.

The rich, smoky flavor of chipotle peppers combined with tender chicken, hearty pinto beans, and vibrant fire-roasted tomatoes creates a symphony of tastes that will leave you craving more. With just 45 minutes of cooking time, you can whip up a pot of this delicious soup that serves eight, making it perfect for gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. Each bowl is a nourishing blend of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, all while keeping the calorie count at a reasonable 290 kcal per serving.

Garnished with a dollop of fat-free sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this soup not only looks appealing but also offers a refreshing contrast to the spicy chipotle. So, gather your ingredients, grab your Dutch oven, and get ready to enjoy a bowl of comfort that warms the soul and delights the palate!

Ingredients

  • large onion chopped
  • tablespoon canola oil 
  •  garlic clove minced
  • cups chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • 30 ounces pinto beans rinsed drained canned
  • 28 ounces canned tomatoes diced undrained canned
  • cups corn frozen
  •  chipotles in adobo minced seeded
  • teaspoons chiles in adobo sauce 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • cups chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped cubed cooked
  • 0.5 cup cream fat-free sour
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh minced

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender.
  2. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
  3. Add the broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in chicken; heat through.
  5. Garnish with sour cream; sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories290kcal
Protein28.8%
Fat15.3%
Carbs55.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.38
Glycemic Load
5.6
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.867391357603%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.94mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
4.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:290.2kcal
14.51%
Fat:5.13g
7.9%
Saturated Fat:0.94g
5.89%
Carbohydrates:42.19g
14.06%
Net Carbohydrates:34g
12.36%
Sugar:4.68g
5.2%
Cholesterol:31.04mg
10.35%
Sodium:738.48mg
32.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.73g
43.47%
Vitamin B3:7.81mg
39.03%
Fiber:8.18g
32.74%
Phosphorus:290.29mg
29.03%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.47%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
22.86%
Potassium:728.59mg
20.82%
Iron:3.51mg
19.48%
Magnesium:71.34mg
17.83%
Selenium:11.28µg
16.12%
Copper:0.3mg
14.99%
Folate:57.31µg
14.33%
Calcium:121.65mg
12.17%
Vitamin C:9.07mg
10.99%
Zinc:1.64mg
10.91%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.89%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.42%
Vitamin A:484.07IU
9.68%
Vitamin E:1.07mg
7.11%
Vitamin B5:0.7mg
6.99%
Vitamin K:5.45µg
5.19%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.67%