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green enchiladas chicken soup

Green Enchiladas Chicken Soup: 4 Reasons to Love It


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A comforting green enchiladas chicken soup loaded with flavor.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can green enchilada sauce (10 oz)
  • 1 can black beans (15 oz), rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
  2. Add cooked chicken, broth, green enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Stir in half of the cheese until melted.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and remaining cheese.

Notes

  • Adjust spices to your taste.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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