Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup: The Best Cozy Comfort Food Recipe
This creamy chicken enchilada soup is the perfect cozy comfort food, packed with flavor and easy to make.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 can (15 oz) enchilada sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent.
- Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken, enchilada sauce, chicken broth, corn, and black beans. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream, cooking until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheats well.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup, comfort food, chicken soup