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Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

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🍲 A rich, creamy chicken enchilada soup that brings authentic Mexican flavors to your table in under 30 minutes
πŸ§€ Packed with cheesy goodness and tender chicken, this comforting soup satisfies cravings while providing protein and veggies

  • Total Time: 30 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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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).

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Notes

πŸ” Use 1 lb raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced, added before the broth in step 3 for a fresh-cooked version
🌽 Add extra vegetables like corn, zucchini, or jalapeños during the simmering step for more nutrition and flavor variation
πŸ”„ For a smoother texture, partially blend the soup using an immersion blender before adding the cheeses, leaving some chunks for texture

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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