Chicken Cheese Enchilada Soup
photo by loof751
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
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6
ingredients
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 3 -4 tablespoons butter or 3 -4 tablespoons margarine
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
- 1⁄4 cup diced canned green chili (or more to taste)
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons cumin (can use more to taste)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons flour (for a thicker soup add in more)
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or more if desired)
- 1⁄2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
- crushed tortilla chips (to garnish)
- cheddar cheese, grated for garnish
directions
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a light boil.
- Add in chopped tomatoes; simmer on low.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat the butter, and saute the onion, add in the chiles; cook 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in cumin and chili powder, then flour, blending well.
- Gradually add in the half and half; stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture into the pot with the broth; cook at a bare simmer over very low heat for 15 minutes, stirring often.
- Add in the cheese and sour cream carefully, stirring often.
- Add in the cooked chicken; mix until combined.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips, and grated cheddar sprinkled on top.
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Reviews
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I made this for Super Bowl Sunday and it was a big hit. It was thinner than expected, but everyone loved it. I substituted diced tomatoes with chilis for fresh, and added whole jalepenos but ended taking them out after a few hours simmering in the crockpot because I didn't want it too spicy. Also, I cut back the cheddar chees by half and left out the sour cream, as I was trying to make it more healthy. 3 people asked for the recipe.
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I altered this recipe a bit to fit what I had on hand. I made this with fat free milk instead of half and half, and light sour cream and it was still delicious! I also used a few cups less chicken broth so I could add a 28oz can of enchilada sauce because I had it sitting around in the cupboard. I used a can of chopped tomatoes and a whole 7oz can of green chilies because I love them! My boyfriend said "I think this is your best soup yet." Your recipes are so fun to cook and easy to customize!
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Oh my Enchilada this soup is GOOD! So easy to prepare, which is a must for me. I didn't have half and half, so I used half whipping cream and half milk, oh darn. I also included the entire small jar of green chilies as I didn't want half a can sitting around. Fits in perfectly with this low carb lady!
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I made this for Super Bowl Sunday and it was a big hit. It was thinner than expected, but everyone loved it. I substituted diced tomatoes with chilis for fresh, and added whole jalepenos but ended taking them out after a few hours simmering in the crockpot because I didn't want it too spicy. Also, I cut back the cheddar chees by half and left out the sour cream, as I was trying to make it more healthy. 3 people asked for the recipe.
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I altered this recipe a bit to fit what I had on hand. I made this with fat free milk instead of half and half, and light sour cream and it was still delicious! I also used a few cups less chicken broth so I could add a 28oz can of enchilada sauce because I had it sitting around in the cupboard. I used a can of chopped tomatoes and a whole 7oz can of green chilies because I love them! My boyfriend said "I think this is your best soup yet." Your recipes are so fun to cook and easy to customize!