Salsa Verde Chicken Soup Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This salsa verde chicken soup is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines tender chicken with zesty salsa verde for a delicious twist. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy meal on a chilly day.

The recipe is simple and can be made in one pot, making cleanup easy. You can customize it with your favorite toppings like avocado, cilantro, or tortilla strips to enhance the flavor.

Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Soup Recipe

This salsa verde chicken soup features shredded chicken cooked in a savory broth with salsa verde, beans, and corn. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup salsa verde
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Chopped cilantro, avocado, and tortilla strips for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Chicken: In a large pot, add the chicken breasts and cover with chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Sauté Aromatics: Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant and translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
Combine Ingredients: Shred the cooked chicken and return it to the pot. Add salsa verde, black beans, corn, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Simmer: Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes to heat through and blend flavors.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped cilantro, avocado, and tortilla strips if desired.