Low Carb Spicy Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe

Name: Low Carb Spicy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw red bell pepper; 1 quart low-sodium low-fat chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon ground ancho chili pepper; 1 teaspoon mesquite liquid smoke; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic; 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro; 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes & chilies; 2 tablespoons canned diced green chiles; 3 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts; monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend; sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup raw red bell pepper
1 quart low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
2 cups water
1 tablespoon ground ancho chili pepper
1 teaspoon mesquite liquid smoke
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro
10 ounces Rotel tomatoes & chilies
2 tablespoons canned diced green chiles
3 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend
sour cream (optional)

1
Preheat covered pot.
2
Soften 1/2 cup of diced red bell pepper in pot sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
3
Add chicken stock.
4
Add seasonings: chili, cumin, garlic, liquid smoke and cilantro to broth.
5
Add chicken to broth and bring to simmer.
6
In a bowl, place can of diced tomatoes with chilies (and juice) to 2 cups of water. With immersion blender, smooth to puree. Then add to soup pot.
7
Simmer for 20 minutes until flavors meld.
8
Spoon into warm soup bowls.
9
Top with cheddar/jack cheese.
10
May top with sour cream if preferred.
11
If needing a low carb crunch, consider a few pork rinds.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup raw red bell pepper, 1 quart low-sodium low-fat chicken broth, 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon ground ancho chili pepper, and more.

Yes, Low Carb Spicy Chicken 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.

Low Carb Spicy Chicken Enchilada Soup

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