Spicy Pulled Chicken & Spanish Style Grain Soup

Rich, smoky and packed with flavour, this hearty soup combines chipotle-spiced chicken, chorizo and sweetcorn with our Spanish-Style Grains for a satisfying meal that's perfect for cooler evenings. Finished with your favourite toppings, it's equally delicious served fresh or reheated the next day.

 

Written by Georgia Hughes
20 minutes Serves 2 Beginner
Spicy Pulled Chicken & Spanish Style Grain Soup
Ingredients
  • 4 tsp chipotle paste
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • ⅓ chorizo ring, sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1½ tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 600ml chicken stock
  • ½ x 400g tin sweetcorn, drained
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Spanish Style Grains
  • To serve
  • Sour cream (optional)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Fresh coriander
  • Jalapeños

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Spanish Style Grains
Spanish Style Grains
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  1. Coat the chicken breasts with 2 teaspoons of the chipotle paste.
  2. Heat a large saucepan or casserole dish over a medium heat and sear the chicken for 2 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add the onion and red pepper to the same pan and cook for 6 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the chorizo and garlic and cook for a further 3 minutes.
  5. Add the remaining chipotle paste, tomato purée and smoked paprika. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring regularly.
  6. Pour in the chicken stock and add the sweetcorn. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove the chicken and shred using two forks.
  8. Stir the Merchant Gourmet Spanish Style Grains into the soup and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
  9. Return the shredded chicken to the pan and stir through.
  10. Divide between bowls and finish with sour cream, fresh coriander, jalapeños and lime wedges, if using.

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