Creamy Tortilla-Less Soup

5 from 2 votes

Servings: People

2 tbsp olive oil
2 onions finely diced
4 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno seeded and chopped (**optional! taste your roasted green chiles and see how spicy those are first. If they don't have much spice to it, then add the jalapeno)
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tbsp. tomato paste
3 cups strained tomatoes such as pomi brand
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup jarred canned or frozen roasted *mild* green chiles
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup full-fat unsweetened coconut milk (blended so that it isn't separated)
1 rotisserie chicken shredded
1 avocado diced
lime
cilantro for serving

Heat olive oil in a dutch oven or large pot. Add the onions, garlic, and jalapeno and season with a little salt and pepper. Saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the cumin, coriander, and tomato paste and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add the broth, strained tomatoes, green chiles, bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, uncovered.
Discard the bay leaf and then, blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender or blender.
Add the coconut milk and stir in to combine.
Taste, add salt and pepper if needed.
To serve, place shredded chicken on the bottom of each bowl. Ladle soup over. Top with the avocado, garnish of cilantro and serve with lime.
Enjoy!

Freezer Tips:

To freeze, let the soup cool completely, then transfer it to airtight containers or freezer bags, leaving some space for expansion. Label and date the containers before placing them in the freezer.
To thaw, move the container to the refrigerator and let it defrost overnight, or for a quicker option, use the microwave's defrost setting. Further reheat the soup or stew in a pot on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it reaches a simmer, or microwave it in intervals, stirring in between, until heated through.
If you feel like the contents of the soup (i.e. noodles, rice, etc.) soaked up most of the liquid, you can add 1 to 2 cups more broth to rehydrate the soup and get it to the desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.