Chipotle Chicken and White-Bean Soup

It makes a fast and filling dinner.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

There's a lot to love about this chicken and white bean soup. It makes a delicious, hearty meal, and comes together fast. How can you get such a flavorful, filling soup in a short amount of time? We use boneless, skinless chicken thighs, which have more taste than chicken breast. And we call on canned ingredients like white beans, tomato sauce, and chipotle peppers in adobe sauce. The chipotle in adobe is a fast route to deep, spicy flavor, and you’ll always find a can or two in our pantry. Best of all, it uses just one pot, so cleanup is a breeze.

Chipotle Chicken and White-Bean Soup — Credit: Alpha Smoot

Directions

Cook chicken with tomato sauce, chipotle, and vegetables:

In a large pot, combine chicken, tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce, carrots, celery, 6 cups water, and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, skimming surface if needed, until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Cool and shred chicken:

Transfer chicken to a plate; let cool slightly. Shred into bite-size pieces
Add chicken and beans to soup:

Return chicken to pot, along with beans.
Cook:

Bring to a simmer. Cook 15 minutes, using the back of a spoon to mash some of beans into broth.
Adjust seasoning and serve:

Stir in more chipotle sauce to taste, if desired. Serve soup topped with radishes, chips, and avocado.