Spicy White Chicken Soup with Seasoned Tots Recipe
This Spicy White Chicken Soup with Seasoned Tots is a comforting and hearty soup packed with tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, and a flavorful blend of spices and green chiles. Topped with crispy seasoned tator tots, fresh cilantro, green onions, and a dash of hot sauce, this recipe offers a fulfilling and delicious meal that combines creamy textures with a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Two 4-ounce cans diced green chiles
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- One 15-ounce can white beans (white chili beans or great northern beans)
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or cooked chicken breast)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
Topping
- 1 bag frozen seasoned tator tots
- Chopped cilantro
- Chopped green onion
- Hot sauce (such as Tabasco), to taste
Instructions
- Make Your Tots: Begin by cooking the frozen seasoned tator tots according to the package directions, which typically take 20-30 minutes. This ensures they are ready and crispy to top the soup once it’s finished.
- Cook the Onions and Garlic: Heat the avocado oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing them until fragrant and softened, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add Spices and Chiles: Stir in the diced green chiles, salt, cumin, and dried oregano. Allow the mixture to cook for about a minute to release the spices' aroma.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the white beans, shredded chicken, chicken broth, sour cream, heavy cream (between 1/4 to 1/2 cup depending on your desired creaminess), and the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch dissolved in water) to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer and Thicken: Let the soup simmer gently until it thickens slightly, which should take a few minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls. Top each serving generously with a pile of the crispy seasoned tator tots, sprinkle chopped cilantro and green onions over the top, and add a few dashes of hot sauce if desired for an extra spicy kick. Enjoy this warm, flavorful delight!
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken with cooked chicken breast or leftover chicken.
- The amount of heavy cream can be adjusted based on desired richness and creaminess.
- For a thicker soup, increase the cornstarch slurry slightly or simmer longer.
- If you prefer less spice, reduce the amount of diced green chiles or omit the hot sauce topping.
- For a gluten-free meal, ensure the tator tots are labeled gluten-free and verify the broth has no gluten-containing additives.
