Chicken Enchilada Soup
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
12 cups
Quick Tips
Broth can be canned or made using bouillon. For each cup of broth use 1 cup very hot water and 1 teaspoon or 1 cube bouillon.
To make tortilla strips, stack tortillas and cut in half. Cut each half-stack into thin strips. Spread strips on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees, tossing frequently, for 15 minutes or until crispy and starting to lightly brown.
Chicken Enchilada Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 can (16 ounces) navy beans
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) fat-free chicken broth (see notes)
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 10 thin corn tortillas
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large pot. Add onion, garlic, and cumin, and sauté until onion is softened but not browned.
2. Drain and rinse beans. Add drained beans, tomatoes with liquid, and chicken broth. Heat to a boil. Reduce heat.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, chilis , oregano, and chicken. Simmer 15 minutes.
4. When ready to serve, stir in cilantro and 1 cup cheese until melted. Serve tortilla strips on the side as soup toppings.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Quick Tips
Broth can be canned or made using bouillon. For each cup of broth use 1 cup very hot water and 1 teaspoon or 1 cube bouillon.
To make tortilla strips, stack tortillas and cut in half. Cut each half-stack into thin strips. Spread strips on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees, tossing frequently, for 15 minutes or until crispy and starting to lightly brown.
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
12 cups
Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. This material was partially funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - (SNAP) and USDA's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - (EFNEP).
