Description
This Spicy White Chicken Soup with Seasoned Tots is a comforting and flavorful dish combining tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans, and a punch of spices. The soup is topped with crispy seasoned tator tots, fresh cilantro, green onions, and a splash of hot sauce, making it a unique and hearty meal perfect for chilly days or when you crave something cozy yet spicy.
Ingredients
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Sauce & Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (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
Toppings
- 1 bag frozen seasoned tator tots
- Chopped cilantro
- Chopped green onion
- Hot sauce (such as Tabasco), to taste
Instructions
- Make Your Tots: Preheat your oven and cook the frozen seasoned tator tots according to the package directions, usually about 20-30 minutes. This can be done first since the soup takes less time.
- Cook the Onions and Garlic: In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and softened, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add Spices and Chiles: Stir in the diced green chiles, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Let the mixture cook for about a minute until the spices become aromatic.
- Add Remaining Soup Ingredients: Pour in the white beans (with their liquid), shredded chicken, and chicken broth. Stir to combine. Then add the sour cream, heavy cream (start with 1/4 cup and adjust to your desired creaminess), and the cornstarch slurry. Stir well and bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a generous pile of crispy seasoned tator tots. Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onion. Add a few dashes of hot sauce to taste for extra spice and enjoy your comforting spicy white chicken soup.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken adds great flavor and convenience but cooked chicken breast works well too.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, add more cornstarch slurry gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Adjust heavy cream quantity to control the soup’s richness and creaminess.
- Feel free to substitute tator tots with oven-baked potato fries or omit for a lower-carb option.
- Use gluten-free tator tots if you require a gluten-free meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Spicy white chicken soup, tator tots soup, creamy chicken soup, shredded chicken soup, easy chicken soup, comfort food
