Chicken Cheese Enchilada Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken Cheese Enchilada Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth; 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped; 3 -4 tablespoons butter or 3 -4 tablespoons margarine; 1 large onion, diced; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic; 1/4 cup diced canned green chili (or more to taste); 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 2 teaspoons cumin (can use more to taste); 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons flour (for a thicker soup add in more); 2 cups half-and-half cream; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or more if desired); 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 cups chopped cooked chicken; crushed tortilla chips (to garnish); cheddar cheese, grated for garnish

Servings: persons

6 cups chicken broth
3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
3 -4 tablespoons butter or 3 -4 tablespoons margarine
1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1/4 cup diced canned green chili (or more to taste)
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons cumin (can use more to taste)
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons flour (for a thicker soup add in more)
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or more if desired)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
crushed tortilla chips (to garnish)
cheddar cheese, grated for garnish

1
In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a light boil.
2
Add in chopped tomatoes; simmer on low.
3
Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat the butter, and saute the onion, add in the chiles; cook 2-3 minutes.
4
Stir in cumin and chili powder, then flour, blending well.
5
Gradually add in the half and half; stir to combine.
6
Transfer the mixture into the pot with the broth; cook at a bare simmer over very low heat for 15 minutes, stirring often.
7
Add in the cheese and sour cream carefully, stirring often.
8
Add in the cooked chicken; mix until combined.
9
Top with crushed tortilla chips, and grated cheddar sprinkled on top.

2101

kcal

Calories

148

Fat

Carbs

170

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups chicken broth, 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped, 3 -4 tablespoons butter or 3 -4 tablespoons margarine, 1 large onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Cheese Enchilada Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Cheese Enchilada Soup

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