Description
Spicy lime jalapeño chicken soup brings Mexican zest to comfort cuisine. Warming broth packed with tender chicken, fresh jalapeños, and bright citrus promises a soulful culinary journey you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 whole raw chicken
- 2 cans white beans, rinsed and drained
- 8 cups (1.9 liters) chicken broth
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1–2 jalapeños, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Fresh jalapeño slices (for garnish)
- Freshly chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Seasonings and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Initiate the flavor foundation by warming olive oil in a substantial cooking vessel over medium-high temperature. Incorporate finely chopped onions, minced garlic, and thinly sliced jalapeño peppers, seasoning with a light sprinkle of kosher salt. Allow the aromatics to soften and develop a subtle caramelization for approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully nestle the whole chicken into the fragrant vegetable mixture, then generously cover with chicken broth. Secure the pot with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to a low setting, and let the liquid gently simmer for roughly one hour. This slow-cooking technique ensures profound flavor infusion and extraordinary chicken tenderness.
- After cooking, transfer the chicken to a separate plate, allowing it to cool slightly. Transform the remaining broth and cooked vegetables into a silky smooth puree using a blender, creating a luxurious soup foundation with rich, deep flavors.
- Return the velvety puree to the cooking pot. Introduce fresh lime juice and white beans, stirring to incorporate additional complexity and textural interest. Carefully shred the cooled chicken, removing bones, and reintroduce the meat to the simmering liquid.
- Taste and refine the seasoning, adjusting salt levels as needed to achieve a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Bring the soup to a gentle, rolling simmer to meld all ingredients harmoniously.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls. Embellish each portion with delicate jalapeño rings, a generous sprinkle of fresh cilantro, and a vibrant lime wedge, providing a zesty, herbaceous finishing touch that elevates the entire dish.
Notes
- Jalapeño’s fiery punch transforms this chicken soup from ordinary to extraordinary with its bold, vibrant kick.
- Slow-simmered whole chicken infuses the broth with deep, rich flavors that dance across your palate.
- Blending cooked vegetables creates a silky, luxurious base that elevates this soup from simple comfort food to a gourmet experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg