Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup?
by Ashley Wagner
Nov 24, 2023 | Updated Nov 08, 2024
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup is comforting and popular for good reason and tastes just like classic enchiladas. Ready in 30 minutes, it is a recipe the entire family will enjoy and you’ll make over and over again.
This easy enchilada soup recipe is perfect for hectic weeknights when there are children to feed and homework to do. It’s also great for laid-back weekends! Basically, it’s a must-make recipe every fall and winter when comforting soup is calling your name.
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup is hearty, cheesy, and delicious!
Keywords: 30 Minute Meals, Chicken and Poultry, Main Dish, Meat, Soups and Stews, Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes ?Cook Time: 20 minutes?
Source: https://www.centercutcook.com/cheesy-chicken-enchilada-soup
Serves 6
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large purple onion diced
1 red bell pepper diced
4 cups chicken broth
2 tsp cumin
10 oz red enchilada sauce
14.5 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 can black beans rinsed and drained
4 oz diced green chiles
8 oz cream cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, plus additional for garnish
2 cups cooked chicken shredded, I used a rotisserie chicken
3 tbsp cilantro chopped, reserve some for garnish
salt and pepper to taste
3 green onions chopped, reserve some for garnish
Garnish Ingredients:
green onion chopped
cilantro chopped
red onion diced
tortilla chips crushed
avocado diced
Mexican or cheddar cheese shredded
plain Greek yoghurt or sour cream
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large soup pot/Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add in chopped purple onion and red bell peppers and cook until the peppers are softened and the onions translucent.
Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and the enchilada sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium. Add in the diced tomatoes, black beans, green chiles, chopped green onion, chopped cilantro, and shredded cooked chicken. Stir and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Reduce heat to low. Add in cubed cream cheese and grated cheddar cheese. Stir to combine and continue to stir while the cheese melts and incorporates.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish and enjoy!
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