Masa Soup Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Masa Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 quart chicken broth; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup water; 1 cup enchilada sauce; 1 tablespoon oil, or as needed; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup masa; 2/3 cup water; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste; 1/4 cup sour cream, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 quart chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup water
1 cup enchilada sauce
1 tablespoon oil, or as needed
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup masa
2/3 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
1/4 cup sour cream, or to taste

1
Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook chicken in boiling water until no longer pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken from water, let cool, and shred.
2
Combine chicken broth, black beans, 1 cup water, and enchilada sauce in a large pot; bring to a boil.
3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add onion mixture, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and cumin to the broth mixture.
4
Mix masa, 2/3 cup water, and 1/8 teaspoon salt together in a bowl until evenly combined; form into small balls. Add masa balls and shredded chicken to the broth mixture.
5
Cook until heated through and masa balls are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir Cheddar cheese into soup until melted, about 5 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with cilantro and sour cream.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, 1 quart chicken broth, 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Masa 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.

Masa Soup

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