Description
Indulge in the hearty, flavorful embrace of Chicken Enchilada Soup, a perfect blend of spicy, savory, and comforting ingredients, topped with your favorite garnishes for a customizable feast.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges, crispy tortilla strips
Instructions
1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until soft.
2. Add Chicken and Broth: Add whole chicken breasts, black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chili powder, and cumin to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it using two forks, and return it to the soup.
5. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges, and crispy tortilla strips.
Notes
Enhance Flavor: Add a splash of lime juice directly into the soup before serving to brighten the flavors.
Creamier Texture: For a creamier soup, stir in a cup of sour cream or cream cheese until well blended.
Customize Heat: Adjust the amount of chili powder or add diced jalapeños to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken enchilada soup, spicy soup, easy dinner, Mexican soup