Chicken Enchilada Soup: Easy Recipe for a Comforting Family Meal
Chicken Enchilada Soup is a comforting family meal that combines the flavors of enchiladas in a warm and hearty soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheese, for topping
- tortillas, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chili powder, and cumin.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese into the pot and stir until melted and fully incorporated.
- Serve hot, topped with shredded cheese and tortilla strips.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or jalapeños.
- This soup is perfect for freezing; just omit the cream cheese until reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams