Description
A simple recipe for warm and satisfying chicken enchilada soup.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, tortilla strips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and green chilies, black beans, corn, chopped green chilies, cumin, chili powder, and oregano. Stir well.
- Pour in chicken broth and enchilada sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to combine.
- Stir in the cooked, shredded chicken. Heat through for about 5 minutes.
- If using, stir in heavy cream until fully incorporated. Do not boil after adding cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls and top with your preferred toppings.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash about 1/4 cup of the black beans against the side of the pot before adding the broth.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less green chilies or chili powder.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: chicken enchilada soup, comfort food, easy soup, Mexican soup, shredded chicken recipe