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Green Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

Green Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
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Warm up with a comforting bowl of Green Chicken Enchilada Soup that’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for chilly nights. This easy one-pot dinner is loaded with shredded chicken, white beans, corn, and a blend of spices, all simmered in a rich green enchilada sauce. Topped with melted cheese, sour cream, avocado, and crunchy tortilla chips, it’s a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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Main Soup:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or poached)
  • 1 (10-ounce) can green enchilada sauce
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can white beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup frozen or canned corn
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese

For Topping:

  • Chopped cilantro
  • Sliced avocado
  • Crushed tortilla chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion until softened. Add garlic, green chiles, and spices.
  2. Add Ingredients: Stir in chicken, enchilada sauce, broth, beans, and corn. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  3. Finish Soup: Lower heat and add cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Simmer until melted and smooth.
  4. Serve: Ladle hot soup into bowls and top with cilantro, avocado, and tortilla chips.

Notes

  • For a spicier soup, opt for medium or hot enchilada sauce and pepper jack cheese.
  • This soup thickens upon cooling; add a splash of broth when reheating.

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