Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

This Chicken Enchilada Soup recipe is so creamy, thick, and easy to make. Loaded with hearty shredded chicken and beans, it is a crowd-pleasing soup that’s full of your favorite Mexican flavors and very comforting and delicious.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 6 Calories: 450 calories 

Ingredients

      • 1 Tbsp Butter or Ghee or avocado oil
      • 1 Medium Onion diced
      • 2 Celery Stalks sliced
      • 1 Medium Carrot thinly sliced
      • 1 Large Red Bell Pepper diced
      • 2-3 Garlic Cloves chopped
      • 1½ Tsp Ground Cumin
      • 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
      • 1 Tsp Dried Oregano
      • 15 oz Diced fire-roasted Tomatoes 1 can
      • ¼ Cup Tomato Paste
      • 4 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
      • 5 oz Red Kidney Beans drained and rinsed, 1 can
      • 5 oz Black Beans drained and rinsed, 1 can
      • 1 Cup Fresh or Frozen Sweet Corn
      • 2 Cups Shredded Cooked Chicken
      • 1 Cup Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend for garnishing
      • Salt and pepper, to your taste

Instructions

      • Melt butter or ghee (add avocado oil if using) in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
      • Add onion, celery, carrots, bell pepper, garlic and cook until softens, about 5-6 minutes.
      • Stir in seasonings, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until veggies are very tender.
      • Remove from heat and using a hand blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Place the soup back over medium heat and add in beans, corn, and shredded cooked chicken.
      • Stir to combine and boil for a couple of minutes, just to heat it all up.
      • Then pour into bowls and top with shredded cheese or your favorite toppings.

 

Notes

Substitutes:

      • Fresh, frozen, or canned corn
      • Oil- avocado, olive oil, or vegetable oil
      • Try Shredded turkey, ground chicken, or ground turkey

 

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 444mg | Potassium: 1121mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3542IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 6mg

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