Chicken Chowder With Chipotles Recipe

Name: Chicken Chowder With Chipotles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chipotle chiles in adobo (left whole, or minced if you like it super spicy plus 1 tbsp adobo sauce); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 cups onions (chopped); 1 cup carrot (chopped); ½ cup celery (chopped); 1 teaspoon cumin (ground); 1 teaspoon herbes de provence; 6 garlic cloves (crushed); 6 cups chicken broth; 3 cups chicken (cooked, shredded); 2 red potatoes (cut into half inch pieces); ¼ cup whipping cream; ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped); ½ teaspoon salt; 8 lime wedges

Servings: persons

4 chipotle chiles in adobo (left whole, or minced if you like it super spicy plus 1 tbsp adobo sauce)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups onions (chopped)
1 cup carrot (chopped)
½ cup celery (chopped)
1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
1 teaspoon herbes de provence
6 garlic cloves (crushed)
6 cups chicken broth
3 cups chicken (cooked, shredded)
2 red potatoes (cut into half inch pieces)
¼ cup whipping cream
¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
½ teaspoon salt
8 lime wedges

1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add chiles, adobo sauce, onion, and next 6 ingredients (through garlic); cook 7 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring frequently.
3
Stir in broth; bring to a boil.
4
Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
5
Remove pan from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
6
Place one-third of broth mixture in a blender; process until smooth.
7
Pour pureed broth mixture into a large bowl.
8
Repeat procedure in two more batches with remaining broth mixture.
9
Return pureed broth mixture to pan.
10
Stir in potatoes and chicken; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
11
Cook, uncovered, 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
12
Stir in cream and cilantro; simmer 5 minutes.
13
Serve with lime wedges.

1383

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

182

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chipotle chiles in adobo (left whole, or minced if you like it super spicy plus 1 tbsp adobo sauce), 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 cups onions (chopped), 1 cup carrot (chopped), and more.

Yes, Chicken Chowder With Chipotles falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Chowder With Chipotles

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