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Chicken Enchilada Soup

A hearty and flavorful soup packed with chicken, beans, and enchilada sauce, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn drained
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 can enchilada sauce red or green
Toppings
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup tortilla chips for garnish
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Soup
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, black beans, corn, shredded chicken, and enchilada sauce. Stir to combine.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Serve the Soup
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, tortilla chips, and chopped cilantro.
  2. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 10gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or jalapeños. This soup can also be made in a slow cooker for a hands-off approach.

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