Description
This Chicken Enchilada Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the best of enchiladas in a warm, comforting soup. Loaded with tender chicken, black beans, corn, and a blend of spices, this soup is topped with creamy cheddar cheese and your favorite garnishes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Ingredients: Pour in chicken broth, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and shredded chicken. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15–20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, allowing the cheese to melt completely. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced avocado, or crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- To make it spicier, add a chopped jalapeño or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- For a lighter version, use milk instead of cream and reduce the cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
