I hope you guys aren’t sick of the soup recipes yet. I just can’t get enough. Soup season is in full swing, and I’m loving every second of it.
I made this a couple weeks ago and froze half so that I’d have something to come home to after my business trip (read more about that here). I’m so glad I did. I am still in transit today, and I can tell you, the last thing I want to do when I get home is start cooking.
We’ll see how I really feel tomorrow morning once I’m back home, but I have a feeling I’m going to face plant onto whatever soft surface I come across first and just marinate in my own exhaustion for several hours. Perhaps a snuggling pup or two will be involved. And a bowl of this soup. I’m so looking forward to it. It’s spicy, creamy, and hearty. Totally delish. I love soups (and chilis!) like this because the topping options are endless. You can just go to town with the toppings! I did. I load mine up with Greek yogurt, guacamole, crunchy tortilla chips, and fresh scallions. It tastes like a creamy chicken enchilada…in a bowl.
It’s exactly what I need right now. Don’t get me wrong, Hawaii was absolutely gorgeous. Breathtaking, even. I only wish that I could have stayed longer. It would make this brutal travel worth it. I’ll tell you guys more about it when I have the energy.
On that note, I’m going to keep this post short and sweet today.
Make this soup. It’s awesome. I’m tired. The end.
Chicken Enchilada Soup
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (11-oz) can diced tomatoes and chiles
- 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed well
- 1 Rotisserie chicken breast, skin removed and shredded
- 1 cup half-and-half
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Hot sauce
- Guacamole or sliced avocados
- Crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the jalapeños and garlic and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the spices and the canned tomatoes/chiles. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the corn, canned beans, and chicken breast and simmer for 5 minutes more to warm everything through.
- Add the half-and-half and check for seasonings again, adjusting as necessary.
- Serve with desired toppings.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
Meg Jones | The Spatularette says
I just made a chicken enchilada soup the other day with an assortment of leftovers I had in my fridge. Such perfect wintertime food. Yours looks awesome, love the gauc and green onion on top.
Molly says
Thank you! It’s so perfect for this time of year, isn’t it?