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.
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
- ▢14.5 oz Red Kidney Beans drain and rinsed, 1 can
- ▢14.5 oz Black Beans drain 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. Enjoy!
Notes
Substitutes:
- Fresh, frozen, or canned corn
- Oil- avocado, olive oil, or vegetable oil
- Try Shredded turkey, ground chicken or ground turkey
Storage:
Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 5-7 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 3-4 months.
Nutritional facts:
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.