Description
Salsa Verde Chicken and Rice Soup – Soothing chicken and rice soup with a salsa verde twist! This is the perfect meal for cold days or when you’re feeling under the weather. (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Ingredients
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FOR THE SALSA VERDE CHICKEN & RICE SOUP:
- 4–6 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 3 cups cooked chicken
- 2 cups salsa verde (see notes for a homemade version)
- 2 cups spinach (can also use kale or super greens)
- 1 (14oz) can great northern beans, drained
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 1/2 cups cooked rice (can sub brown rice or quinoa)
- 1/4–1/2 cup cilantro, minced
For optional seasoned tortilla strips:
- 6 corn tortillas
- olive oil
- salt
- optional: 1 tsp taco seasoning or 1/4 tsp each cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and chipotle chili powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except rice and cilantro in a large soup pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Continue to simmer 10-15 minutes, or until greens are wilted and soup is cooked through. Add cilantro and rice just before serving.
To make tortilla strips:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush one side of the tortillas with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and taco seasoning/spices (if using). Slice into thin strips and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake 10-20 minutes, or until crispy. Enjoy!
NOTE: For a simple homemade salsa verde (this makes just as much as you need):
- 2 (15oz) cans tomatillos, drained
- 1/4-1 jalapeño (start small, and add more as desired)
- 1/2 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2-1 cup cilantro
- hefty pinch salt
Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American