CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP

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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.

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