Description
Discover how to make a delicious Chicken Enchilada Soup with this easy recipe. Learn how to create a flavorful and comforting meal for your family!
Ingredients
- – 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) EACH: chili powder, mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder
- – 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) cumin
- – 1 pinch EACH: cinnamon, cayenne pepper
- – 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
- – 1 yellow onion, diced
- – 1 jalapeno pepper, diced with seeds removed
- – 3 cloves garlic, minced
- – 10 oz. (283 g) red enchilada sauce
- – 10 oz. (283 g) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- – 15 oz. (425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- – 15 oz. (425 g) canned whole kernel corn, drained
- – 1 tsp (5 ml) hot sauce, optional
- – 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
- – 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast (or 2 small), see notes if using cooked chicken
- – 4 oz. (113 g) beef cream cheese, cubed and softened
- – 1 cup (120 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- – 1/2 cup (60 g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded. (Can also use more cheddar.)
Instructions
- Preparation: Mix together the spices and put them aside. Let the cream cheese sit out to soften. (Check the notes for a method to speed this up.) Grate cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese from a block and keep them ready.
- In a large soup pot, warm up the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and jalapeno. Cook until softened, about four minutes, then add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Dry the chicken breast with a paper towel and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Place it into the pot with all the other ingredients except the cream cheese and both types of shredded cheese.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and allow the chicken to cook through slowly, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Take the chicken out and shred it with two forks before returning it to the pot.
- Lower the heat to a minimum. Mix in the softened cream cheese until well combined, then add the shredded cheeses and stir until they are melted.
- Sample the soup and adjust the seasoning to your preference, then serve!
Notes
- Consider using smoked paprika for a smoky flavor instead of regular chili powder.
- For a vegetarian option, swap chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit chicken breast.
- For a spicier soup, increase cayenne pepper or garnish with sliced jalapenos.
