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Chicken Enchilada Soup: Hearty Mexican-Inspired Meal

Chicken Enchilada Soup

This hearty Mexican-inspired soup combines tender chicken, black beans, corn, and enchilada sauce in a rich, flavorful broth topped with melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup:
  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 15 ounces enchilada sauce
  • 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings (Optional):
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Tortilla chips crushed
  • Avocado diced
  • Lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat for 2 minutes until it's nice and hot.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook for 4 minutes until they smell amazing.
  3. Add diced chicken breast, cumin, and chili powder, and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown all over.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and enchilada sauce, and give everything a really good stir to mix well.
  5. Add black beans, diced tomatoes, and corn to the pot and stir it all up really well.
  6. Bring the soup to a boil, then turn the heat down low and simmer for 20 minutes without the lid.
  7. Taste the soup and add salt and pepper until it tastes just perfect to you, my friend!
  8. Scoop hot soup into bowls and pile on cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and crunchy tortilla chips - YUM!

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken is a total time-saver and adds amazing flavor, so grab one if you're feeling lazy today!
  • The soup actually gets better overnight after the flavors mingle together, so leftovers are a win for sure.
  • Pick your enchilada sauce heat level based on how spicy you like it - mild, medium, or hot works!
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice on top right before eating for a bright pop that makes everything taste even better!