Description
This Chicken Enchilada Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender shredded chicken, black beans, and vibrant vegetables in a savory broth, topped with gooey cheese. Perfect for a cozy night in or as a crowd-pleasing meal, this soup is easy to make and packed with delicious Mexican flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce (red or green)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn kernels, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, sour cream, tortilla chips, or extra cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Season: Stir in cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute to release flavors.
- Add Ingredients: Add enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add Chicken and Cheese: Add the shredded chicken and cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your favorite toppings, like avocado slices, chopped cilantro, sour cream, tortilla chips, or additional cheese.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce.
- This soup can be made in advance and tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg