Description
Enjoy the comforting flavors of classic enchiladas in a warm, hearty bowl with this Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup. This easy-to-make soup features tender chicken, fire-roasted green chiles, black beans, corn, and a creamy broth enriched with cream cheese and Monterey Jack cheese, offering a rich and satisfying Tex-Mex experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (10 oz) can green enchilada sauce
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1 (14 oz) can corn, drained
- 1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and tortilla strips for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, green enchilada sauce, green chiles, corn, and black beans. Stir to combine.
- Add shredded chicken and bring the soup to a simmer.
- Add cream cheese in chunks and stir until fully melted and incorporated.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, lime wedges, and tortilla strips if desired.
Notes
- For a milder soup, use mild green chiles.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheats well.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Soup, chicken enchilada soup, creamy chicken soup, Tex-Mex soup, easy soup recipe, comfort food soup