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    Salsa Verde Chicken Soup and 14 Ways to use Salsa Verde

    Published: Oct 15, 2015 Modified: Mar 29, 2017 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Salsa Verde Chicken Soup is a quick, weeknight soup that is full of flavor.  Using prepared chicken and salsa verde makes it super fast.  If you have leftover salsa, I included 14 ways to use it to make weeknight cooking more flavorful.

    Chicken Soup With Salsa VerdeIt seems like a switch has been flipped at my house.  The weather is cooler, the days are shorter and we are snuggling under the covers more.  I just watched the season premiere of The Walking Dead; that tells me the seasons are changing.

    We've started to plan our Halloween costumes and put some thought into where we will spend Thanksgiving.  I can't believe I'm saying this, but I even bought my very first Christmas present yesterday.  Crazy!  I know all year long that Christmas is coming but do I think about it before October? Never!

    Did you know there are many out there who have already finished shopping?  They planned ahead, shopped sales and can sit back and drink Blood Orange Wine Spritzers while we run around like crazy.  I hate them.

    In order to give me more time for Christmas shopping, I've prepared a super fast weeknight soup.  This Salsa Verde Chicken Soup includes several shortcuts to make your life easier.

    First, I used chicken I had roasted earlier in the week.  I love to roast a chicken on the weekends and use it throughout the week. It's great to throw on a green salad or in a quesadilla for the kiddos.  Feel free to use a rotisserie chicken in this soup.

    Also, I used prepared salsa verde.  This stuff is amazing.  Really, I think you'll love it and may never go back to that red stuff.  It has roasted tomatillos, onions, cilantro and lime in it.  It tastes fresh and there is a bit of smokey flavor from the roasted tomatillos.  If you want to make your own Kate over at Cookie & Kate has a great recipe.

    Chicken Soup With Salsa VerdeThis recipe is endlessly forgiving.  Use any canned beans you have in the house and feel free to cut up any veggies you need to get rid of.  Carrots and peppers would be great sauteed with the onions.  Clean that fridge out.

    Chicken Soup With Salsa VerdeIf you have any leftover salsa verde here are some more delicious ideas...

    1. with nachos
    2. on fish tacos
    3. as a dip for quesadillas
    4. in chicken enchiladas
    5. with scrambled eggs
    6. on the side of this Herbed Skirt Steak or as a marinade for meat
    7. on a cheeseburger
    8. in a Mexican dressing
    9. in black beans
    10. mix into rice
    11. on top of Cheesy Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Broccoli
    12. in Taco Soup with Sweet Potatoes
    13. in a Mexican Rice Bowl
    14. on top of a baked potato with cheese
    15. on top of pork tenderloin

    Chicken Soup With Salsa Verde

    You can easily tweak this recipe to your liking: add fewer beans, more stock or more chicken.

    Chicken Soup With Salsa Verde

    Chicken Soup with Salsa Verde

    This super fast Chicken Soup is full of flavor from the salsa verde. Serve with crusty bread or tortilla chips.
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: chicken soup with salsa verde
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 253kcal
    Author: Karen Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
    • 1 medium onion diced
    • 1 tablespoon cumin
    • 2 14 oz . cans beans I used 1 pinto and 1 black, rinsed
    • 3 cups chicken stock gluten free
    • 1 cup salsa verde
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • Toppings:
    • avocado cheddar or Monterey jack cheese, sour cream, cilantro

    Instructions

    • Saute diced onion in 1 tablespoon butter for about 5 min. Add cumin and stir.
    • Add all other ingredients and bring to a boil,
    • Let simmer on low just until flavors start to marry, about 10 minutes.
    • Serve hot with lots of toppings.

    Notes

    Toppings not included in nutrition calculations.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 433IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 3mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @seasonal_cravings or tag #seasonal_cravings and I will repost on my stories.

    Tell me, have you tried salsa verde yet?

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    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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