Chicken Enchilada Soup
This hot and spicy Chicken Enchilada Soup recipe is great for anyone that loves enchiladas
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken, Enchilada, Soup
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 265kcal
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup masa harina corn flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 12 oz enchilada sauce
- 15 oz crushed tomatoes or sauce
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 3 - 4 roasted green chiles chopped (or 4 oz. can)
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 14.75 oz can corn drained
- 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 med avocado
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat until onions are translucent.
Stir masa harina into onions and garlic, and cook until slightly browned.
Add chicken broth, water, enchilada sauce, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and green chiles. Bring to a boil.
Add chicken to boiling soup and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15 -20 minutes until chicken is cooked completely.
Remove the chicken from pot, shred, and add back to the simmering soup. Add corn & black beans. Cook until heated through (about 5 minutes).
Serve topped with sour cream, cheese, avocado and jalapeños (if desired).
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 1008mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 14.3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2.2mg