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Chicken Enchilada Soup

Chicken enchilada soup with black beans, corn, and melted cheese in a spiced broth. Ready in 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 11 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, diced with seeds removed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 oz. red enchilada sauce
  • 10 oz. diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 15 oz. black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz. canned whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast (or 2 small)
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, cubed and softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (or more cheddar)

Method
 

  1. Mix Spice Blend:

    Mix together the chili powder, mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper; reserve. Remove cream cheese from fridge to soften. Grate cheddar and Monterey Jack from a block and set aside.

  2. Sauté Aromatics:

    In a large soup pot over medium heat, warm the butter and olive oil. Sauté the diced onion and jalapeno for 4 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook an additional 1 minute.

  3. Season and Add Chicken:

    Dry the chicken breast with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place it into the pot with all remaining ingredients except the cream cheese and shredded cheeses.

  4. Cook and Shred Chicken:

    Bring the soup to a low boil and let the chicken cook gently until done, about 15-20 minutes (avoid rapid boiling to prevent toughness). Remove the chicken, shred using two forks, and return the shredded meat to the pot.

  5. Melt Cheeses:

    Lower the heat to low. Incorporate the softened cream cheese, stirring until smooth, then add the shredded cheeses and stir until fully melted.

  6. Adjust and Serve:

    Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve.