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Green Chile Chicken White Bean Soup Recipe

This version of Green Chili, the classic one-pot meal, comes together in less than 30 minutes and has about half the usual amount of calories.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Southwestern
Keyword: Green Chicken Chili, green chile chicken stew, green chile soup
Servings: 6
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 8 ounces canned chopped green chiles
  • 1 can (14 - 15 ounces) corn kernels, drained
  • 2 cans (14 to 15 ounces) white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
  • lime wedges, for serving, if desired
  • toppings such as corn chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, etc., if desired

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, green pepper, garlic, ground chicken, and spices. Cook, breaking up the chicken with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, 8 - 10 minutes.
  • Add the canned chiles, corn, beans and broth and bring to a gentle boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the cilantro. Taste and add more salt if you think it needs it.
  • Serve with desired toppings.

Notes

Serving size: 1-2/3 cups
WW Points: 1
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8 SmartPoints (Green plan)
3 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Substitutions and Variations:
  • Spicier: add 1-2 chopped jalapeno peppers and/or cayenne pepper
  • No Chicken: substitute lean ground turkey or pork. You could also use chicken breast instead.
  • No Green Chiles: use your favorite green salsa instead

Nutrition

Serving: 1.67cups | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 663IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 7mg