Description
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a warm and hearty dish that brings together tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and zesty Tex-Mex flavors in every bowl. Perfect for any occasion, this soup is not only quick to prepare—taking just 35 minutes—but also bursting with wholesome ingredients that both kids and adults will love. With its creamy texture and customizable toppings like avocado and cilantro, this dish offers endless possibilities for enjoyment. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or seeking a comforting weeknight meal, this delightful soup is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter or ghee
- 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 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 15 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 14.5 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup Mexican shredded cheese blend (for garnishing)
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, melt the butter or ghee over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, celery, carrot, red bell pepper, and chopped garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 10-15 minutes until vegetables are very tender.
- Remove from heat and blend the soup until smooth using a hand blender. Return to medium heat.
- Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, corn, and shredded chicken; heat through for another couple of minutes.
- Serve hot topped with Mexican cheese or your favorite garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1½ cups or 360g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, use fresh ingredients whenever possible and feel free to add more vegetables like zucchini or spinach for added nutrition. For a thicker consistency, blend longer or adjust broth quantity as desired.