Creamy Hatch Chile Chicken & Rice Soup

Directions

  1. 1Start by charring the Hatch chilies on a gas stove or under your broiler until the skin is blackened.
  2. 2Cover the charred chiles and let them steam for 10 minutes.
  3. 3Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.
  4. 4Sear the seasoned chicken breast in a pot with some olive oil for a couple of minutes on each side.
  5. 5Remove the seared chicken from the pot.
  6. 6Scrape off the skin from the steamed Hatch chilies.
  7. 7Chop up the peeled Hatch chilies.
  8. 8To the same pot, add butter, chopped onion, and three cloves of garlic.
  9. 9Sauté until the onion and garlic are softened.
  10. 10Add seasonings including cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, ground coriander, salt, and white pepper.
  11. 11Add one cup of rice and toast for a minute.
  12. 12Pour in four cups of chicken stock and two cups of water.
  13. 13Add the chopped Hatch chilies and the seared chicken breast to the pot, along with one bay leaf.
  14. 14Bring to a bubble and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  15. 15Remove the chicken from the pot.
  16. 16Shred the cooked chicken with a fork.
  17. 17Remove the bay leaf from the soup.
  18. 18Add juice from one lime and one cup of heavy cream to the soup.
  19. 19Stir everything together.
  20. 20Add the shredded chicken back into the pot.
  21. 21Serve the soup with fresh lime and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breast
  • 3 -5 roasted Hatch chiles
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 Juice of lime
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Equipment

gas stovepottongschopping boardknifeforks

Tips

  • If you can get your hands on some Hatch chiles, this soup is highly recommended for its creamy and cozy taste.
  • You can use mild or hot Hatch chiles depending on your spice preference.