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Chicken Enchilada Soup

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  • Author: Alice
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Servings: 6
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Chicken Enchilada Soup is a hearty and flavorful Mexican-inspired soup that combines shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and a rich enchilada sauce base. This comforting and easy-to-make soup is perfect for family dinners, meal prep, and can be customized with your favorite toppings.


Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 1 (15-ounce) can red enchilada sauce

  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juices)

  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 (15-ounce) can corn kernels, drained

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.

  2. Add Liquids: Stir in chicken broth, red enchilada sauce, and diced tomatoes with their juices. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  3. Add Beans, Corn, and Chicken: Add black beans, corn, and shredded chicken to the pot. Simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

  4. Season: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

  5. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with your choice of shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and tortilla chips.


Notes

For a creamy variation, stir in ½ cup cream or cream cheese near the end of cooking.Adjust spiciness by adding diced jalapeños or hot sauce.Can be made vegetarian by omitting chicken and using vegetable broth.Slow cooker adaptation: Combine ingredients (except toppings) and cook on low for 4-6 hours.