Carnitas Enchilada Soup

Carnitas Enchilada Soup

Dinner

Make dinner an instant fiesta with this killer soup from Delish.com.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb.pork loin
  • 1 ¼ oz.taco seasoning packet
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tbsp.canola oil
  • 1 largeonion, diced
  • 2garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp.ground cumin
  • 14-oz. can green chiles
  • 1 c.enchilada sauce
  • 115-oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 115-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 c.frozen corn
  • 4 c.swanson chicken broth
  • 4 smallcorn tortillas
  • 1avocado, diced
  • limes, for squeezing

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil. In a large baking dish, rub pork with taco seasoning, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Transfer to prepared pan and roast until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F, about 1 hour. Transfer to a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and let rest until cool. Once cool enough to handle, shred.

  2. 2

    In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic until soft and golden, 6 minutes, then add cumin and stir, 1 minute. Add canned chiles and cook 2 minutes. Add enchilada sauce, tomatoes, beans, corn, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and let cook, 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add shredded pork and cook until warmed through.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, make tortilla crisps: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining oil. Add tortilla strips and cook until crisp, tossing, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.

  5. 5

    Ladle soup topped with avocado and tortilla strips. Squeeze with lime.