Chicken Enchilada Soup

Easy to prepare creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and melted cheese. So comforting and delicious!

Would you believe that I have not tasted Chicken Enchilada Soup until very recently? It was quite a discovery for me and to make up for lost time, I immediately decided I wanted to replicate it in my own kitchen. This soup hits all the right notes – creamy, spicy, and flavorful with lots of textures. It has meat and vegetables all in one bowl, further enhanced by the garnishes. Definitely a must try!

Chunky Chicken Enchilada Soup

The version that I first tasted was a little creamier and smoother. This recipe inspired by the one found on Serious Eats has a sharper and more tangy taste. It is chunkier in texture with whole black beans and corn kernels. This soup also has a richer color making it look very appetizing.

For simplicity and ease of preparation, I use canned red enchilada sauce which comes in three levels of heat – mild, medium, and hot. I chose the medium which worked out nicely for our family. Please leave out the lime juice if you prefer the taste to be a little less bright and tangy.

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Chicken Enchilada Soup

Easy to prepare creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and melted cheese. So comforting and delicious!

Author : Linda Ooi

Course : Soup

Cuisine : Mexican

Keyword : chicken enchilada soup

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Servings : 6

Calories : 403kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and sliced into strips
• 2 ears corn (kernels removed)
• 1 can black beans rinsed and drained (15oz/425g)
• 12 oz cooked chicken (shredded) (340g)
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5oz/411g)
• 1 can red enchilada sauce (1lb 3oz/538g)
• 4 cups chicken stock (960ml)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp lime juice (optional)
• 8 oz shredded cheese (226g)

Garnish

• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• ½ cup shredded cheese (56g)
• Tortilla chips

Instructions

 

• Heat olive oil in a large pot. Fry onions until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno pepper. Continue to fry for another 30 seconds.
  
• Add corn, black beans, chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and chicken stock. Stir to get everything well mixed. Bring soup to a boil over medium heat.
  
• Add salt, lime juice (if using), and shredded cheese. Stir until cheese has melted and is heated through. Turn off stove.
  
• Serve warm topped with chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, and crushed tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal

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Since we had this soup as a meal, I served it with garlic bread and tortilla chips. It was truly delicious!

Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎