Description
Comforting Mexican spicy white chicken soup with seasoned tots delivers a zesty culinary adventure straight from traditional kitchens. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a memorable meal that promises warmth and satisfaction for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 (4 oz) cans diced green chiles
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans (cannellini or great northern), rinsed and drained
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 ½ tsps ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 ½ tsps salt (or to taste)
- 2 tbsps cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsps water (optional, for thickening)
- 1 (16 oz) bag frozen seasoned tater tots
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Green onions, sliced
- Hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Prep Crispy Tots: Bake seasoned tater tots until golden and crunchy, setting them aside for a zesty topping.
- Aromatic Foundation: Sauté onions in a large pot until translucent, then quickly introduce minced garlic, creating a fragrant base for the soup.
- Spice Awakening: Incorporate green chiles, cumin, oregano, and salt, allowing the spices to bloom and release their intense flavors.
- Liquid Harmony: Merge white beans, shredded chicken, and chicken broth, gently bringing the mixture to a simmer. Swirl in sour cream and heavy cream for a luxurious texture.
- Optional Thickening: For a more robust consistency, integrate a cornstarch slurry and allow the soup to gently thicken over medium heat.
- Final Flourish: Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, crown with crispy tater tots, and embellish with fresh cilantro, green onions, and a drizzle of hot sauce for an extra kick.
Notes
- Spread tater tots on a wire rack while baking to ensure maximum crunchiness and prevent soggy bottoms.
- Temper sour cream and heavy cream by slowly adding a small amount of hot soup before fully incorporating to avoid separation.
- Customize heat by using mild or hot green chiles, or add additional jalapeños for extra kick without overwhelming the dish.
- Substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg