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Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

380kcal
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can green enchilada sauce 10 ounce
  • 1 can diced green chiles 4 ounce
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained, 15 ounce
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sour cream plus more for serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Shredded Monterey Jack cheese for serving
  • Tortilla strips for serving
  • Fresh cilantro chopped, for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder to the pot and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
  3. Place the whole chicken breasts into the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and green enchilada sauce. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pot and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, then return it to the soup.
  5. Stir in the diced green chiles, black beans, and frozen corn. Bring the soup back to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to heat everything through.
  6. Turn off the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and sour cream until the soup is smooth and creamy. Season with the salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting as needed.
  7. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, tortilla strips, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories380kcalCarbohydrates28gProtein25gFat20gSaturated Fat9gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat7gCholesterol75mgSodium980mgPotassium550mgFiber6gSugar5gVitamin A450IUVitamin C15mgCalcium180mgIron3mg

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