Green Chili Salsa Chicken Soup
prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 30 minutes makes 4 servings
2 lbs chicken Breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
2 jalapenos, chopped
1 cup finely chopped red onion
4 cups chicken stock
2 - 15 oz cans canellini beans, drained & rinsed
1 16oz jar salsa verde
2 limes
Salt
Cilantro & Tortilla Chips for serving
place raw chicken breasts in a medium sized saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a simmer and cover. Cook chicken for 30 minutes. Remove to a cutting board to cool slightly. When cool enough to handle shred or chop chicken.
Meanwhile in a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat. Stir in jalapenos and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes. Add beans, broth, salsa and one cup water. turn up the heat to bring back to a simmer. Add chicken to the soup and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add the juice of 2 limes, chopped fresh cilantro and season with additional salt and pepper.
Serve with more cilantro and crumbled tortilla chips.