This spicy chicken soup is not for the faint of heart. Loaded with fresh peppers, warming spices, and tender chicken, it's the soup that clears your sinuses and warms you from the inside out. Heat lovers, this one's for you.
The heat comes from multiple sources - fresh jalapeños, serrano peppers, cayenne, and chili powder. But there's depth here too, with cumin and garlic rounding out the flavor. A squeeze of lime and fresh cilantro at the end brighten everything up.
Controlling the Heat
- Seeds and membranes - Where the heat lives
- Remove for milder - Seed the peppers
- More heat - Add habanero or ghost pepper
- Build slowly - Start with less, add more
Hot Pepper Guide
- Jalapeño: 2,500-8,000 Scoville
- Serrano: 10,000-25,000 Scoville
- Habanero: 100,000-350,000 Scoville
- Cayenne: 30,000-50,000 Scoville
Cooling the Burn
- Dairy (sour cream, cheese) helps
- Avocado slices
- Bread or rice
- Water doesn't help!
Spicy Chicken Soup
A bold, fiery soup featuring tender chicken and warming spices. Heat that clears sinuses and satisfies spice lovers.
Nutrition per serving
265 Calories
28g Protein
16g Carbs
10g Fat
3g Fiber
Ingredients
Instructions
- . Sauté onion, peppers, and garlic with spices.
- . Add broth, tomatoes, and chicken. Simmer 25 minutes.
- . Remove chicken, shred. Return to pot.
- . Serve with cilantro and lime.
Recipe Notes
- Less spicy: Use only jalapeños, remove seeds and membranes.
- More spicy: Add diced habanero or hot sauce to taste.
- Cool down: Serve with sour cream and avocado.
- Storage: Refrigerate 5 days. Heat intensifies over time.