Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cubed
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Small Or 1 Large Onion(s), Chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic, Chopped
  • 32 ounces, fluid Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 30 ounces, weight Canned Cannellini Beans, Drained And Rinsed
  • 12 ounces, weight Canned Chopped Green Chilies
  • 2 pinches Ground Cloves
  • 1 Tablespoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (more To Taste)
  • 1-1/2 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • Optional Garnishes: Chopped Green Onions, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese

Method

  • Heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add cubed chicken and stir fry until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Add remaining olive oil and the chopped onion, cook until onion starts to turn translucent, stirring often. Add chopped garlic to the onions and cook approximately 3 minutes.
  • Add cooked chicken, chicken broth and next six ingredients (through chili powder). Stir to combine. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add salt, pepper and more chili flakes if desired. For a thicker soup use an immersion blender for 10 seconds.
  • Serve soup garnished with shredded cheese, green onions and sour cream.