The Ultimate Smoky Chipotle Chicken Soup You’ll Crave All Winter
Warm up with this comforting chipotle chicken soup! It’s hearty and flavorful, made with fire-roasted tomatoes, tender chicken, and a perfectly spiced broth. Add your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro and crushed tortilla chips for an extra special touch!
This chipotle chicken soup has become a staple in our home, especially on those busy weeknights when we need something warming and satisfying. (In fact, soup is a favorite around here in general!)
I love how the smoky chipotle peppers add such wonderful depth to the broth, while the fire-roasted tomatoes and black beans make it filling enough for my hungry family. Plus, it’s so versatile—I can use rotisserie chicken when I’m short on time or add extra vegetables when I want to sneak in more nutrients for the kids.
Soup season is definitely one of my favorite times of the year. Cozying up with this Chipotle Chicken soup, a bowl of Healthier Broccoli Cheddar, or a bowl of Sweet Potato Chili is comforting when it’s cold outside!
And if you need something delicious to go along with it, make these Easy Yeast Rolls or No-Fail Overnight Bread. Soup + fresh bread is a winning combination!
What Is Chipotle Chicken Soup?
Chipotle chicken soup is a hearty, Mexican-inspired dish that combines tender chicken, black beans, and corn in a rich, smoky broth made with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
The fire-roasted tomatoes add a subtle sweetness that perfectly balances the heat from the chipotles, while a touch of sour cream adds beautiful creaminess to every spoonful. I
It’s a comforting soup that’s both nutritious and filling, topped with fresh garnishes like cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, or a sprinkle of cheese.
Why Make This Chipotle Chicken Soup?
This chicken soup is the perfect blend of convenience and flavor that your family will request again and again.
The combination of pantry staples and fresh ingredients makes it both practical and delicious, while the smoky chipotle peppers add a unique depth that sets it apart from ordinary chicken soup.
Plus, it’s ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights!
- It’s incredibly versatile: Use rotisserie chicken for convenience or add extra vegetables for more nutrition.
- It kicks things up a notch: The smoky chipotle flavor adds sophistication to a simple soup.
- It doesn’t require anything fancy: Most ingredients are pantry staples you likely already have.
- It can be enjoyed now or in the future: It’s perfect for meal prep and freezes beautifully.
Chipotle Chicken Soup Ingredients
- Onion, garlic: These aromatics add a lot of flavor to the dish.
- Avocado or olive oil
- Chicken bone broth or cooking broth: I like to add bone broth for extra nutrients! My go-to brand is Kettle & Fire from Thrive Market.
- Black beans: If you don’t have black beans, you can easily substitute any bean you have on hand. For the most nutrition, I like to use dried beans! Simply soak them overnight, then cook in a slow cooker or simmer on the stovetop. Totally optional though!
- Fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- Frozen corn
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- Adobo sauce: If you don’t have any on hand, you can make your own.
- Cumin, salt, and black pepper
- Chicken: You can use cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken.
- Sour cream: You can also use blended cottage cheese or Greek yogurt to increase the protein content, if that’s your thing.
- Optional toppings: Add some fresh cilantro, crushed corn chips, diced jalapeños, sour cream (or Greek yogurt!), a squeeze of fresh lime, and/or shredded cheese.
Is Chipotle Chicken Soup Healthy?
Chicken chipotle soup can be a delicious and nutritious addition to your diet when made with wholesome ingredients.
- Bone broth is a key ingredient in this soup! It is rich in nutrients like collagen, amino acids, and minerals that support joint health, gut health, and immunity.
- The chicken provides lean protein, essential for muscle repair and overall health. Black beans also provide protein and are packed with fiber, which promotes digestion and helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
- Corn adds a touch of natural sweetness and is a source of vitamins like B6 and folate, along with antioxidants that support eye health.
- The smoky chipotle peppers and other spices not only enhance the flavor but also bring anti-inflammatory and metabolism-boosting properties.
Together, these ingredients make chicken chipotle soup a hearty and healthful choice.
Chipotle Chicken Soup Variations
- Dairy-free version: Omit the sour cream and serve with diced avocado for creaminess. If you want a dairy-free sour cream option, I love the Elmhurst one!
- Vegetarian option: Replace chicken with extra black beans and corn, use vegetable broth, and add zucchini, bell peppers, and diced sweet potatoes.
- Extra spicy: Add an extra chipotle pepper and serve with fresh jalapeños.
I hope you love this recipe!
Chipotle Chicken Soup
This hearty chipotle chicken soup combines tender chicken, fire-roasted tomatoes, and black beans in a creamy, smoky broth.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken bone broth or cooking broth
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3 cups frozen corn
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and minced
- 2 teaspoons adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, crushed corn chips, diced jalapeños, sour cream, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Add oil to a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent and the combination is fragrant.. Add the broth, canned black beans, canned tomatoes in their juices, frozen corn, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
- Add the cooked chicken and heat it thoroughly for about 7 minutes or so.
- Stir in the sour cream, then serve with toppings, as desired!
Notes
- Leave the sour cream out of the pan for a more broth and tomato base, and simply add it to individual bowls.
- Add zucchini, bell peppers, and diced sweet potatoes, and use vegetable broth for vegetarian versions.
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