Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large purple onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 cups chicken broth
2 tsp cumin
10 oz red enchilada sauce
14.5 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 can black beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained
4 oz diced green chiles
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup cheddar cheese
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
3 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
3 green onions, chopped
Chopped green onion
Chopped cilantro
Diced red onion
Crushed tortilla chips
Diced avocado
Shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese
Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
1-SautΓ© the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add diced purple onion and red bell pepper; cook until softened and onions are translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
2-Build the flavorful base: Pour in chicken broth, cumin, and enchilada sauce. Stir and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pot to incorporate any flavorful browned bits.
3-Add the remaining ingredients: Reduce heat to medium; add fire roasted diced tomatoes, rinsed black beans, green chiles, chopped green onion, chopped cilantro, and shredded cooked chicken. Stir and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
4-Create that signature creamy texture: Reduce heat to low; add cubed cream cheese and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until completely melted and incorporated. This step may take 3-5 minutes be patient to ensure a velvety smooth texture.
5-Final touches: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remember that the cheese and enchilada sauce already contain salt, so taste before adding much extra.
6-Serving: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with desired toppings (chopped green onion, cilantro, red onion, crushed tortilla chips, avocado, cheese, yogurt/sour cream).
Last Step:
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π Use 1 lb raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced, added before the broth in step 3 for a fresh-cooked version
π½ Add extra vegetables like corn, zucchini, or jalapeΓ±os during the simmering step for more nutrition and flavor variation
π For a smoother texture, partially blend the soup using an immersion blender before adding the cheeses, leaving some chunks for texture
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High-Protein, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
