Chicken Enchilada Soup
Chicken enchilada soup is a comforting bowl of soup packed with savory, slightly sweet, and spicy flavors.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 10 ounces red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 15 ounces canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with chilies (such as Rotel, 1 can)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
Steps
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In a 4qt Dutch oven or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Add the chili powder and cumin and cook for 1 minute more.
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Add the broth, enchilada sauce, corn, beans, bell pepper, Rotel tomatoes (with juices) and salt. Stir well to combine.
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Gently place the raw chicken breast in the pot and bring to a low simmer. Cook uncovered for 18 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
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Transfer the chicken breasts to a bowl and shred them with two forks. Add it back into the soup and stir. Taste and season with salt and black pepper.
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Ladle into bowls and serve with your choice of toppings.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (31% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| olive oil | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| onion | 1 large | - | - |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| chili powder | 2 teaspoons | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 16.000 |
| cumin | 1 teaspoon | Rp 70.000/kg | Rp 350 |
| reduced sodium chicken broth | 2 cups | - | - |
| red enchilada sauce | 10 ounces | Rp 20.000/100g | Rp 200.000 |
| frozen corn kernels | 1 cup | - | - |
| canned black beans | 15 ounces | - | - |
| red bell pepper | 1 | - | - |
| canned diced tomatoes with chilies | 10 ounces | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 12.000 |
| salt | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| boneless skinless chicken breasts | 1 pound | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region


















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