Description
A delicious and hearty chicken enchilada soup that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Onion (finely diced)
- 1 1/2 lbs. Chicken Breast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- (1) 10-ounce can Rotel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
- (1) 10-ounce can Red Enchilada Sauce
- (1) 10-ounce can Green Enchilada Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Better than Bouillon Chicken Base
- 10 ounces Frozen Corn (may use fire roasted corn or regular)
- 1 to 2 cans Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups Mexican Cheese Blend or Cheddar Cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream (or heavy cream)
- 1 Lime (optional)
- 4 to 6 Corn Tortillas
- as needed Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5-6 minutes until soft.
- Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until a light golden color. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Add rotel tomatoes, red enchilada sauce, green enchilada sauce, cumin, and better than bouillon. Add corn and drained beans. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Once it is no longer bubbling, add cheese and sour cream (or heavy cream). Heat gently until creamy; don’t boil after adding dairy or it will curdle.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Squeeze 1 whole lime to brighten the soup.
- Make homemade tortilla strips by cutting corn tortillas into strips. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add oil and allow to heat. Add corn tortillas and fry until golden. Carefully remove from the oil with tongs and set on a paper towel lined plate.
- Top each bowl of soup with tortilla strips, sour cream, and cilantro.
Notes
- Consider using different types of chicken as mentioned in the recipe.
- For a spicier kick, you may add jalapeños or use spicy rotel tomatoes.
- This soup can be served with a side of crusty bread or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg