Chicken Enchilada Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups cooked
shredded chicken
- 1¼ cup enchilada sauce
- 1 can black beans
drained and rinsed, 15 ounce
- 2 cans Rotel
10 ounce
- 1 can corn
15 ounce
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- ½ cup corn flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar plus more for topping
- 6 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Serve with tortilla strips
sliced avocado, sour cream, and cilantro
Directions
- 1
Sauté the vegetables. In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- 2
Make it soup. Stir in the chicken broth, chicken, enchilada sauce, black beans, Rotel, corn, chili powder, and cumin. Bring the soup to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low.
- 3
Thicken. Transfer 2 cups of the soup to a separate bowl along with the corn flour. Whisk until incorporated and then mix the mixture back into the soup.
- 4
Make it cheesy. Mix the cheddar cheese and cream cheese into the soup. Stir over medium-low heat until they have fully melted into the broth.
- 5
Season. Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- 6
Serve. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, sliced avocado, sour cream, and cilantro.
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About this Recipe
Craving a cozy, flavorful meal that comes together in a flash? This Chicken Enchilada Soup is your answer, delivering rich, creamy, and cheesy goodness in just 20 minutes from start to finish.
What makes this soup truly special is its incredible speed and versatility. You get all the comforting flavors of your favorite enchiladas transformed into a hearty soup that's perfect for busy weeknights, and it can be prepared easily on the stovetop or simmering in a slow cooker.
Get ready for a thick, velvety soup brimming with savory chicken, robust enchilada sauce, and hearty black beans and corn. The cream cheese melts into a luxuriously smooth base, complemented by the sharp cheddar for that irresistible cheesy pull. It’s a satisfying bowl that feels like a labor of love, but comes together with surprising ease, promising a delicious experience every time you make it.
Customizing Your Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup
While this soup is perfect as is, you can easily adjust it to your liking. Feel free to control the heat level by adjusting the amount of chili powder and cumin to suit your taste, or even drain some liquid from the Rotel for a milder flavor. For an extra layer of richness, don't hesitate to pile on more of your favorite toppings.
This Chicken Enchilada Soup is a fantastic centerpiece for a casual family dinner or a cozy gathering with friends. Serve it generously, ensuring everyone gets a hearty helping, and don't forget the suggested accompaniments like tortilla strips, sliced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh cilantro for a complete and vibrant meal.