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Chicken enchilada soup in a white bowl with avocado slices and cheese on top.
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Chicken Enchilada Soup

This easy stovetop chicken enchilada soup has everything you love about chicken enchiladas in soup form!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Soup, Stew + Chili
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken enchilada soup, easy chicken enchilada soup, enchilada soup
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic grated or minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 14 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 14 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 2 4 oz cans diced green chiles
  • 15 ounce can red enchilada sauce Hatch is what I used
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in the onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt and pepper, and sauté another minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the cilantro then add in the black beans, green chiles, corn, fire roasted tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and chicken broth. Stir everything together.
  • Bring the soup to a boil then partially cover it with a lid and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes then stir in the chicken. Taste for seasoning and add additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve the soup with your favorite enchilada toppings.

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Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1291mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 13g