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Chicken Enchilada Soup with Black Beans

Cozy Up with Chicken Enchilada Soup and Black Beans Delight

A comforting Chicken Enchilada Soup with Black Beans, brimming with flavor and warmth, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Essential for sautéing onions and garlic
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Red Enchilada Sauce Can use green for a twist
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh or frozen
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Can substitute with rotisserie chicken
For Topping
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 Avocado Sliced
  • 2 Lime Wedges For squeezing

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté diced onion for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  5. Mix in diced tomatoes, red enchilada sauce, black beans, and chicken broth.
  6. Season with ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  7. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  8. Shred the chicken breasts and return to the soup.
  9. Stir in corn and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve topped with cheddar cheese, cilantro, avocado, and lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a quick meal, use rotisserie chicken and reduce simmer time to 10 minutes. Store leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for 3 months.

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