Enchilada Soup
A hearty and flavorful Tex-Mex inspired enchilada soup made with tender chicken, beans, corn, and a rich enchilada-flavored broth.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Optional toppings: tortilla strips, avocado, fresh cilantro, lime wedges
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and enchilada sauce, stirring to combine.
- Add black beans, corn, and shredded chicken. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in shredded cheese and sour cream until melted and well incorporated.
- Serve hot with desired toppings like tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- To make it spicier, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: enchilada soup, chicken enchilada soup, tex-mex soup, gluten free soup, easy dinner