Chicken Enchilada Soup: Easy Recipe for a Delicious Meal
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Yellow onion
- Garlic
- Red bell pepper
- Jalapeño (optional)
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Oregano
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Chicken broth
- Black beans
- Corn
- Diced tomatoes and green chilies
- Cooked chicken (shredded)
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, red bell pepper, and jalapeño; cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and cayenne; bloom the spices for about one minute.
- Pour in chicken broth along with black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes; stir well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer for at least 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Incorporate shredded chicken into the soup.
- Add softened cream cheese; stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and mix in sour cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg