Smoky Chipotle Chicken Soup

Name: Smoky Chipotle Chicken Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g cooked chicken, shredded; 2 onions, finely chopped; 4 carrots, finely chopped; 2 celery sticks, finely chopped; 200 g frozen peas; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1500 ml low-salt chicken stock; 1-2 tbsp chipotle paste; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 4 tbsp low-fat crème fraîche; 1/4 tsp chilli flakes

This smoky chipotle chicken soup is hearty, bright, and packed with tender shredded chicken, sweet peas, and vegetables. A swirl of lemony crème fraîche adds richness and balance, making it an easy weeknight soup with bold flavor.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time25 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

cooked chicken, shredded
400 g
onions, finely chopped
2
carrots, finely chopped
4
celery sticks, finely chopped
2
frozen peas
200 g
garlic, crushed
2 cloves
olive oil
1 tbsp
low-salt chicken stock
1500 ml
chipotle paste
1 tbsp
lemon, zested and juiced
1
low-fat crème fraîche
4 tbsp
chilli flakes
0.3 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery, then cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned.

Pour in the chicken stock and stir in the chipotle paste. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors develop.

Carefully transfer about half of the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Return the blended soup to the pan and stir well to create a thicker, creamier texture.

Add the shredded chicken, peas, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then simmer for 5 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the peas are tender.

In a small bowl, mix the crème fraîche with the lemon zest, crushed garlic, and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth and spoonable.