Enjoy a thick and creamy bowl of Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup that’s loaded with flavor! Perfect for dinner tonight—try it now!
Author:Dianne
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:Serves 6
Category:Dinner
Method:Soups
Cuisine:Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon Butter or Ghee
1 Medium Onion (diced)
2 Celery Stalks (sliced)
1 Medium Carrot (thinly sliced)
1 Large Red Bell Pepper (diced)
2–3 Garlic Cloves (chopped)
1½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 tablespoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
15 ounces Diced fire-roasted Tomatoes (1 can)
¼ Cup Tomato Paste
4 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
14.5 ounces Red Kidney Beans (drained and rinsed)
14.5 ounces Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
1 Cup Fresh or Frozen Sweet Corn
2 Cups Shredded Cooked Chicken
1 Cup Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend (for garnishing)
Salt and pepper, to your taste
Instructions
Melt the butter or ghee in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
Add the diced onion, celery, red bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until softened (about 5–6 minutes).
Stir in cumin, chili powder, oregano, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil then simmer for 10–15 minutes.
Remove from heat and blend until smooth using a hand blender.
Return to medium heat; stir in beans, corn, and chicken until heated through.
Serve hot with your choice of toppings like cheese, avocado slices, or cilantro.