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A steaming bowl of red chicken enchilada soup topped with avocado, cheese, and tortilla strips.
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Easy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 10 oz red enchilada sauce
  • 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz whole kernel corn, drained
  • 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
  • Add diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in chicken broth, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, green chiles, and shredded chicken.
  • Add cumin and chili powder, stirring to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving with optional toppings like cheese, avocado, or tortilla strips.