Chile Verde Soup with Beans

Ingredients

• 1 Spicito Chile Verde seasoning packet (1.5 oz)

• 1 cup water

• 1–1.5 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 can white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed

• 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

• 1–2 tbsp oil

• Lime wedges, tortilla strips or chips, chopped cilantro for serving

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion (and garlic, if using) and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.

2. Add chicken pieces and cook 3–4 minutes, just until the outside is no longer pink.

3. Whisk 1 Chile Verde packet into 1 cup water and pour into the pot, then add the 4 cups chicken broth. Stir well.

4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

5. Stir in white beans and corn and simmer another 5–10 minutes.

6. Taste and only add salt if needed.

7. Serve hot with tortilla strips, cilantro and lime wedges.