Description
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a satisfying and nourishing dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine right to your table. This thick, creamy soup features tender pieces of chicken, hearty beans, and colorful vegetables all simmered in a rich broth infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, each bowl offers warmth and comfort in every spoonful. Plus, it’s easily customizable—add your favorite veggies or adjust the spice level to suit your taste. Serve it topped with cheese and fresh herbs for an irresistible meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Butter or Ghee
- 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 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 15 ounces Diced fire-roasted Tomatoes
- ¼ Cup Tomato Paste
- 4 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 14.5 ounces Red Kidney Beans (drained and rinsed)
- 14.5 ounces Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 Cup Fresh or Frozen Sweet Corn
- 2 Cups Shredded Cooked Chicken
- 1 Cup Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, melt butter or ghee over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion, sliced celery, thinly sliced carrot, diced red bell pepper, and chopped garlic until softened (about 5–6 minutes).
- Add ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, and low sodium chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil then simmer for 10–15 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Remove from heat and blend soup until smooth using a hand blender. Return to medium heat.
- Stir in red kidney beans, black beans, sweet corn, and shredded cooked chicken; heat through for a couple of minutes.
- Serve hot topped with shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra creaminess, consider blending in some avocado. Substitute turkey or beef for the chicken if desired. Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or spinach for added nutrition.