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Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Cozy Up with Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup Tonight

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup, rich in flavor and easy to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion, diced can use shallots for milder flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced fresh minced garlic is best
  • 1 pound Cooked Chicken Breast, shredded use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth vegetable broth is a lighter alternative
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can use half-and-half or coconut cream
  • 1 cup Corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 2 cups Black Beans, drained and rinsed substitute with pinto beans or chickpeas
  • 1 can Red Enchilada Sauce 10 oz can for signature flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • to taste Salt & Pepper
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese cheddar or Mexican blend, dairy-free option available
  • Fresh Cilantro for garnish
  • Tortilla Chips for serving

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
  2. Once the onions are softened, add 3 cloves of minced garlic. Sauté for an additional minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Stir in 1 pound of shredded cooked chicken, 2 cups of chicken broth, 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 cup of corn, 2 cups of drained and rinsed black beans, and 10 ounces of red enchilada sauce. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon each of ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, along with salt and pepper to taste. Stir and bring to a simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Once thickened, gradually stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls while hot, garnishing with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with additional veggies or proteins as needed. Store leftovers properly for best results.

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