Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Soup with Sweet Potatoes
This Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Soup with Sweet Potatoes is the perfect one pot meal for a week night meal or a weekend gathering. It will soon become a household favorite.
Equipment
- 1 dutch oven or soup pot with lid
- 1 set of meat shredders or forks
- 1 spoon or rubber spatula for stirring soup
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Small bowl
- 1 set of tongs
- 1 Set of measuring spoons
- ladle
- Cutting board
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
- 1 lbs cooked, shredded or diced rotisserie chicken (about 2 cups, plus extra for topping if desired)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced (1 to 2 cups)
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 sweet potatoes, diced (2 to 3 cups)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 13.5 oz coconut milk 1 can
- 1 lime, juiced and zested (2 tbsp juice divided)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Cassava Flour Slurry
- 2 tbsp cassava flour
- 2 tbsp water
Toppings
- rotisserie chicken
- lime, quartered
- cilantro or parlsey
- coconut yogurt or Greek Yogurt
- hot sauce
Instructions
Sauté the Vegetables:
- Heat olive oil or coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and celery, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the Broth and Sweet Potatoes:
- Add sweet potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender enough to easily mash with the back of a spoon or a potato masher.
Thicken the Soup (Optional):
- For a naturally thicker soup, mash some of the tender sweet potatoes directly in the pot using a potato masher or the back of a spoon.
- Alternatively, mix 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, cassava flour, or cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the simmering soup and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- For an extra creamy texture, you can combine both methods by mashing some sweet potatoes and adding the slurry.
Add Rotisserie Chicken:
- Add the shredded or diced rotisserie chicken to the pot. Stir well to combine and heat through, about 5 minutes.
Stir in Coconut Milk and Lime:
- Pour in the coconut milk, lime juice, and lime zest. Stir well to combine.
Season to Taste:
- Add salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika (if using). Adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve and Add Toppings:
- Ladle the chowder into bowls and add your favorite toppings, such as shredded chicken, coconut yogurt, a squeeze of lime, or a dash of hot sauce. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Garnish options include but are not limited to
Scallions, chives, herbs, avocado slices, croutons, and quinoa crisps,
Nutrition
Calories: 565kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 35gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 1010mgPotassium: 1008mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 16229IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 5mg
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